Jeb Dunnuck 93Points
Pretty and inviting, the medium-bodied 2021 Pinot Noir Breaking Ground pours a ripe ruby color and has a perfume of rose petal, wild raspberry, and wet stone. It moves seamlessly to the palate with a weightless feel, fine tannins, and a clean freshness of lift on the finish. It is elegant and easy-drinking, though it will have some longevity for sure.
James Suckling 91Points
This has a dusty character with spices, chocolate orange, red plums, cherries and blueberries. Smooth and supple with a medium body and silky texture. Refreshing and flavorful.
Wine Enthusiast 91Points
The wine’s earthy aromas of loam and wild mushrooms are joined by a sweet blackberry and lilac note that is perfumelike. Vigorous acidity and silky tannins back flavors of tangy red raspberries, cacao nibs and a trace of spicy Ligurian olive oil. Such a lively Pinot Noir
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91Points
In addition to 77% estate fruit, the 2021 Breaking Ground Pinot Noir includes fruit from a couple other long-term grower arrangements. It was matured for 10 months in 30% new French oak and bottled under screw cap. It has open-knit, inviting aromas of cranberry sauce, rhubarb pie and strawberry jam, plus nuances of dried herbs and blood orange. The medium-bodied palate is silky and refreshing with concentrated flavors and a long, spicy finish.
Winemaker Notes
This wine is sleek and elegant, redolent of hibiscus tea, fresh cherry, cinnamon bark, and nutmeg. These aromas are echoed on the palate and framed by finessed, fine-grained tannins.
