Patricia Green Pinot Noir 20th Anniversary Cuvee 2019 (750ML)

97 VM / 94 WE

Bright ruby-red. Highly expressive, spice-accented red and blue fruit preserve, sassafras, earth and lavender scents show wonderful clarity and mineral lift. Sweet and energetic on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, boysenberry and cherry cola flavors that deepen steadily with air while maintaining vivacity. This weighty yet nervy Pinot finishes with powerful, spicy thrust and silky, slowly building tannins that fold smoothly into the wine's strikingly persistent fruit and floral notes. This one-of bottling is made from all the vineyards from which the winery draws Pinot Noir with a third of the fruit coming from Ribbon Ridge; one-third new French Oak.— Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

This marks the 20th vintage since the late Patricia Green and her partners introduced her eponymous brand. Intended as the top reserve from the vintage, it's full-bodied and has chunky blackberry and black cherry fruit, highlights of espresso and dark chocolate and a persistent, lightly tangy finish. - PG, Wine Enthusiast