The reserve's bright acidity and silky tannins feel like an even match, with black cherry and bittersweet chocolate flavors dominating the crisp palate. There's also a savory touch of smoked brisket in the background. The aromas are a nice perfume of cherries and earth.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve grumbles up from the glass with a muddled blend of wild strawberries and dusty sage. Its soft and round textures soothe while displaying pretty wild berry fruits. It finishes a bit short, yet clean, leaving resonances of inner rose.

Precise and tightly focused, this red serves up snappy guava and cranberry flavors accented by rose petal and dusky spices, finishing with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2030. 2,500 cases made.