Pinot Noir 'Burn Cottage Vyd'

Score

96

"The 2021 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir is alive and energetic, svelte and composed. As I write this, I am sitting at the bottom of the Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, looking up the rows. This is a mineral, nuanced expression, with graphite and white tea, pomegranate pearls, raspberry licorice, rosehips and crushed pink peppercorns. This is what I came here for. It's thrilling, lacy, delicate and focused. Exciting wine, exciting drinking. It sits on the palate nicely—evenly weighted, and it spools through the long finish... yes! 13.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork."

Score

95

"This vibrant red offers an energetic mix of black cherry, blueberry preserves, chai tea, black pepper and dried rose petal, with a whiff of hinoki incense. The plump tannins are stretched across the firm structure, creating a velvety impression on the long finish. Drink now through 2036. ‡M.W."

Score

94

"Baked strawberries, pomelo zest and potpourri with underlying sweet spices of red licorice and ground cloves. Medium-bodied, finely-grained silky tannins with refreshing acidity. A hint of tomato leaf notes at the end. Zesty and flavorsome. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold"

Score

94

"Tasted in May 2024 and again ten months later, the 2021 Pinot Noir Burn Cottage Vineyard remains suave and smooth. The finest of tannins provide line and poise alongside mouthwatering acidity. It maintains an elegance and excellent concentration without any heaviness. Nothing feels forced here. The aromatics are layered with black cherry, licorice, dried herbs, baking spices and chocolate. Excellent oak integration allows the fruit to shine."

Score

16.5

"Pretty dark purplish crimson. Spicy, intriguing nose and pretty sweet palate entry. California influence? Seems definitely sweeter than most in this organic/biodynamic line-up. 13.5%"