WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Expansive and silky on palate, notes of red plum, raspberry compote and Bing cherry work in harmony with elegant tannins, supported by a signature backbone of acidity nurtured on the Sonoma Coast.
TASTING NOTES:
A great balance between vivid fruit flavors, savory accents and mouthwatering acidity make this wine attractive to almost any wine drinker and set it up for infinite food pairings. Light tannins support red cherries, black tea and cranberry notes. Delicious now, the wine has the structure for aging, too. Best from 2026.
- Wine Enthusiast, 95 pts.
Fruit driven but also accented by woodsy, savory elements, the wine has great balance, enticing cinnamon and red cherry aromas followed by vibrant black cherries. Aged in 30% new oak barrels. Drink or hold.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
Strawberries and raspberries elegantly combine with herbal elements and a hint of mocha on the nose of the 2021 Panthera Pinot Noir. It's medium to full-bodied and nicely supple without getting syrupy, finishing long and silky. Very drinkable stuff, it's reasonably priced for the quality too.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts.
Expressive, with mulberry puree laced with tea leaf and sous-bois accents, while carrying through with a silky, refined feel on the finish. Gains nice contrast from a light mineral twang. Poised and should cellar nicely in the medium term. Drink now through 2030.
- Wine Spectator, 92 pts.
