2019 Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir

Bottled to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the 2019 Pinot Noir Woodstock is perfumed with a hint of purple flowers, violet, black raspberry, and cinnamon. The palate is fresh and crunchy with savory pine, red cherry, and turned earth. It is structured and refreshing at the same time it feels luxurious, with dark fruit and layered complexity. Drink 2024-2036. Michael Etzel of Beaux Freres established this winery after the partnership he established with Maison & Domaines Henriot. This is his solo project, if you will, where he has full control. The property is a 12-acre vineyard site adjacent to the winery and is biodynamically farmed.

Saturated magenta. Powerful red and blue fruit, floral and exotic spice scents show excellent clarity and mineral lift. Sappy, alluringly sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering juicy boysenberry, Chambord, candied violet and star anise flavors that deftly blend depth and vivacity. Shows bright clarity and repeating florality on the strikingly persistent finish, which is framed by smooth, polished tannins.

Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Sequitor Pinot Noir has alluring scents of dark red cherries, wild blackberries, aniseed and tobacco leaves, with wafts of sweet balsamic and dried violets. The palate is silky and fresh, with deep, earth-laced fruits hinting at more to come with additional bottle time. It's juicy and inviting now but deserves another 2-3 years in bottle.