95 Points International Wine Review
The 2023 Pinot Noir from Domaine Drouhin presents a luminous medium ruby core with a soft pink rim, showcasing its vibrant youthfulness. The nose is beautifully layered, offering aromas of wild raspberries, red plum, crushed slate, fresh peonies, and subtle notes of cedar and clean linens. Crafted with 80% fermentation in French oak to build complexity and 20% in stainless steel to retain freshness, this wine strikes an impeccable balance between refinement and vibrancy. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of juicy red fruit and earthy undertones, with moderate-plus acidity providing lift and energy. The tannins, while firm and youthful, are well-integrated and promise to soften with time. The finish is long, polished, and elegant, leaving lingering impressions of fruit and savory spice.
 
95 Points James Suckling
A deep, serious and structured wine that’s quietly powerful and age-worthy at a reasonable price. Tightly woven tannins, black fruit, bracing acidity and an elegant mouthfeel. Reserved in a good way, it is drinkable now but best from 2028.
 
94 Points Wine Enthusiast
Each glass swirl propels smoked raspberries, cool cellar floor earth, Darjeeling tea and talc aromas. Velvety tannins exercise a subtle grip, and lemony acidity makes the mouth water. The wine's flavors are a mix of black cherry, bergamot orange and light touches of oak spice. There's a purity of fruit here that, when combined with an elegant mouthfeel, makes for a memorable sipping experience.
 
93 Points Jeb Dunnuck
A bright red color, the 2023 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills is approachable and inviting, with notes of wild roses, cranberries, elegant spices, and a snappy lift of crushed stones. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely chalky texture, balanced acidity, and a clean, balanced length. It’s drinking well now but should also hold up over the coming 6-7 years.
 
92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills has alluring aromas of red cherry, orange peel, damp earth, mushroom and slowly emerging spicy undertones. The medium-bodied palate offers highly concentrated, layered flavors. It’s structured by velvety tannins and bright acidity and has a long, spicy finish.
 
Winemaker Note
The 2023 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is complex and beautiful. Its nose reveals rhubarb, dried violets, black tea, and plum, accented by a subtle hint of oak. The palate unfolds with notes of sour cherries, white pepper, stone fruits, and earth undertones. While youthful, it showcases a lovely balance between tannins, the bright lift of vibrant red fruits and acidity. It will be exciting to watch this wine evolve over the next 5-15 years. Santé!