2023 "Stand by Me" Pinot Noir

Drum Canyon Vineyard

"Fresh red cherry, pomegranate, and citrus peel mingle with sandalwood, herbs, and plum. Juicy and lifted on the palate with black tea, clove, and rose petal framed by polished tannins. Poised, energetic, and built with quiet strength."- Paul Lato

"From the Drum Canyon Vineyard and brought up 18 months in 70% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot Noir Stand By Me offers black raspberries, graphite, spring flowers, and minty, sappy underbrush nuances on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, concentrated, and focused, with beautifully integrated oak (it brings to mind Roumier), it has a tight, focused mouthfeel, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. Give it a year or two to integrate its oak and drink through 2035. It's another sensational Pinot Noir from the genius of Paul Lato. Drink 2027-2035." - 99 points, Jeb Dunnuck