2023 Falstaff Pinot Noir
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A beautiful counterpoint to the more powerful and slow-moving McDougall bottling, the 2023 Pinot Noir Falstaff Vineyard is intensely focused and mineral-driven on the nose, gradually developing additional notes of fresh herbs and dried flowers. The palate is admirably sleek and tensile, seamlessly moving into a soaring, mineral-driven and focused finish. The energy here is palpable, delivered with patience and elegance. I look forward to following this in the cellar over the next decade.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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16 barrels produced from vines planted in 1999 at 505 ft, 8.2 miles from the ocean on Goldridge soils. Not picked until 17 October. Spontaneous fermentation with 50% whole cluster, and aged in used French oak barrels. Unfined, unfiltered. Intense fruit with some violet notes and still quite obvious acidity. Needs a little time to mellow and take on a bit of body in bottle. (JR)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Falstaff is redolent of crushed rocks, slate, white pepper, mint, red plum, herbs and iron. Bright acids drive through a core of red-toned fruit in this mid-weight yet juicy Pinot. All the elements are so well balanced. This is a classic Kutch wine, done with a bit more forward fruit than in some prior years.