Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

91POINTS

16^¾/20

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe introductory Unsworth Pinot comes off its Cowichan estate hillside blocks. It is fermented in stainless steel before aging for 15 months in (15% new) French oak. Look for classic perfumed island aromas led by dark plums, ripe raspberries dusted in baking spices, and green forest floor scrub with bright acidity. The lightness and ethereal nature of this 12.1% pinot seal the deal for aficionados. Complex and thought provoking, it is the essence of pinot noir, which you can drink most nights with uncomplicated foods. The final blend combines clones 115, 667, 777, and 828.Tasted: 27 January 2025Tasted by: Prices:

$39.90

750ml

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Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 303586UPC: 626990259008

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91POINTS

16^¾/20

Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaDelicate and ethereal, this is Island pinot at its best. There's an understated confidence to the winemaking, with an approach that is both thoughtful and sophisticated, and keeps the focus squarely on the fruit. It's floral and perfumed, backed by pure wild strawberry and raspberry fruit, and beautifully framed by toasted oak spice (15% new wood). It's light but concentrated, silky but structured, and all the other contradictions that make pinot noir so compelling. Highly recommended.Tasted: 23 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:

$39.90

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 303586UPC: 626990259008

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92POINTS

17/20

Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaFrom their Cowichan estate vineyard's hillside blocks, this was fermented in stainless before resting in French barrels (15% new) for 15 months. Pretty and perfumed with wild plum and raspberries, this is scented with an alluring herbal scrub, and lifted with effortless acidity. Tannins are fine and long, guiding this delicate and finessed pinot to a lingering stony, saline finish. Much going on for its 12.1%, this expressive pinot is one to seek out.Tasted: 13 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:

$39.90

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: Unsworth Vineyards ULCDistributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 303586UPC: 626990259008

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