Goldeneye Ten Degrees Pinot Noir 2019

This is a WOW Pinot Noir of the first order, carefully shepherded into a deeply layered expression that balances varietal character with winemaking skill and blending expertise. Sourced from the best of three vineyards – Confluence, The Narrows and Gowan Creek – it shows strawberry, rhubarb, raspberry, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, powder and a faint stemmy note are beautifully balanced even at this early stage. A sturdy backbone with a little grip bodes well for a long, elegant unfolding over the years. This is perhaps the best Ten Degrees Pinot Noir that I’ve tasted. If you roll in this price tier, jump in quick. Score – 98. (Rich Cook, winereviewonline.com, June 14, 2022)