95 Points Vinous
Limpid ruby-red. Pure, expressive red berry, candied rose and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose, along with a mineral element that strengthens with aeration. Silky, sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering vibrant raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors complemented by suggestions of cola and spicecake. In a seamless, graceful style, showing superb clarity and smooth, rounded tannins on the strikingly long, floral-driven finish.
94 Points James Suckling
This has a very light and lacey feel with forest-floor aromas of earth, dried berries and cherries,as well as tobacco and leafy notes. The palate is supple, silky and very open-knit with gentlyfolding tannin shape. Drink now.
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Parts of the vineyard date back to the mid-1970s, and this shows the warm, rather delicate scents and accents that old vines may bring. Pretty rose petals and raspberries are in the mix, with balancing but unobtrusive acidity. Any new oak (not listed) is also kept in check to let the vines tell their story unencumbered.
91 Points Wine Spectator
Floral and lithe, with delicate cherry and strawberry flavors accented by a hints of savory tarragon that glide on an elegant finish. Drink now through 2026. 280 cases made.
Winemaker Note
The Medici vineyard is situated on the south-facing Chehalem Mountain slope, just a few miles east of the J. Christopher winery. The oldest blocks were planted in 1976, producing lovely, distinctive Pinot Noir and Riesling fruit. We took over the farming in 2015 and immediately converted it to organic viticulture. The old vines bring complexity and layers of minerality, with less of an emphasis on overt fruitiness, making this an ideal site for our style of winemaking.
