Alex Hunt | A very bright-jammy nose here—entirely pleasant but could easily be mistaken for a lighter Zinfandel. The palate follows, albeit with a surprising degree of acidity and a dusty finish. As a Zin, you would expect a less angular structure; as a Pinot, it doesn’t deliver a coherent flavor set. | 81

Andrew Jefford | Deep, clear black-red. Rather woody, dry scents. Very soft and evanescent on the palate. Recognizably varietal, but tastes like about 100hl/ha. Super-simple stuff, but perfectly drinkable. | 81

Anthony Rose | Mid-ruby shading to garnet at the rim and relatively pale, with raspberryish jelly-like perfume flecked with mint and herb on the nose; the red fruits on the palate are juicy enough in texture, with an appealing sweetness, flecked with cinnamon spiciness of oak and finishing on a slightly gruff, dry note of tannic grip. | 88