Brittan Vineyards Cygnus Block Pinot Noir 2018

Shimmering ruby-red. Highly perfumed, smoke-tinged cherry and blackberry scents are complemented by suggestions of candied rose and succulent herbs. Concentrated yet lively bitter cherry, dark berry and spicecake flavors pick up licorice and cola flourishes with aeration. Closes very long and gently chewy, with repeating floral and cherry notes and a late suggestion of licorice. All Swan clone (hence ‘Cygnus’) and 25% new French oak. Drinking window: 2024-2034. Score – 95. (Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Feb. 2022)