The 2021 vintage was a welcome change from the catastrophe of 2020. Harvest began in Pinot Noir in early September, which is an historically average starting date. Sugar and acidity levels tracked well and while the crop size was shorter than we would prefer, we were able to harvest perfectly ripened fruit at a reasonable pace. The resulting wines have excellent balance and intensity. In our recent past there are some similarities to 2019 in that the wines possess great elegance and site specificity.

"Lemon syrup and lightly buttered pastry aromas show on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard planted in 1980 nearly 2,000 feet high in the mountains. The palate is sharp with lemon peel flavors, as wild herb tones add complexity." - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast 93 points