95 point

Dark nose of black cherries, wild blackberries and licorice with a whiff of smoke. An understated medium-bodied pinot noir, but with tremendous concentration and very fine tannins. Then comes the long, lacy finish that you don’t want to leave behind. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.

94 point

The pristine 2021 Pinot Noir Altenbourg opens with subtle toast and vanilla, pomegranate and a touch of smoke. The palate is peppery, sinuous and slender, framed with fine tannin. It’s elegant and gentle yet concentrated, with aromatic and expressive red fruit captured at a lovely intersection of ripeness and brightness. Very fine texture combines smooth grip with limestone expansiveness, so elegant. Vivid notions of tart berry fruit sing through the finish. (Bone-dry)