90POINTS
16½/20
Rathjen Cellars Pinot Noir 2017
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Cowichan Valley’s dry-farmed Saison vineyard, and clones 115, 667, 777, and 828, this was destemmed and cold soaked for 48 hours before native fermentation in neutral French open-top puncheons, and 23 months’ rest in neutral French barrels. Wild cherry, dark raspberry, flood a softer palate, layered with fine spicing, and finishing with a saline streak. Fresh. 90Tasted: 19 May 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $40.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 626990316060