Paul Lato Duende Gold Coast Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

The 2021 Pinot Noir Duende Gold Coast Vineyard comes from 33-year-old, own-rooted Martini clone vines. It has a pale ruby color and alluring Earl Grey tea leaves, orange peel and Angostura accents with a core of cranberries, raspberries and strawberries. The light-bodied palate features concentrated, crunchy fruits, bright acidity and a chalky texture, and it finishes with tremendous floral layers. All that fruit on such a drinkable frame is addicting! It was matured for 12 months in 50% new French oak. Drink date: 2022-2032. Score – 95. (Erin Brooks, robertparker.com, Dec. 8, 2022)