Elevee, Bjornson Vineyard Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills 2019

93 points Wine & Spirits

92 points Wine Enthusiast
"Winemaker Tom Fitzpatrick teases lovely subtle flavors out of these low-ripened grapes. Dive in and you'll find trails of blood orange, lemon zest, peaches, fir cones and lemony herbs. The core fruit is tight and compact but contributes to the overall balance of the wine. Give it aeration and/or bottle age and it will develop gracefully."

Jancis Robinson
"Certified LIVE. Full bottle 1,439 g. Björnson Vineyard was planted beginning in 2006. Pommard and 777 on 3309 and 101-14 rootstock. Destemmed and cold soaked for 7 days. 11 months in French oak barrel (29% new).
Clear, pale ruby in colour. Reductive when first opened but after a double decant this opens with scents of cappuccino alongside black cherry and dark potting soil. The palate is rich and layered with warmth and dark, brooding fruit – savoury. Despite the ripeness there remains a tingling acid backbone. A salty, smoky charcuterie savouriness lingers on the finish. 17.5+/20 points. (SCJ)"