full of freshness with balanced acidity
and a long pristine finish punctuated by silky
Immediate depth to the aromas of dark cherries
enticing spice notes and wonderful complexity
It's evolving nicely and feels ready now
Croix Estate 'Floodgate' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2021 Finca Can Feixes full of freshness with balancedA broader and concentrated style, the 2021 vintage is delightfully aromatic featuring wafty scents of Bing cherries, wild picked raspberries, honeysuckle, baking spice, sassafras (sugary and sweet), and a dash of fresh oak. This is wonderful! A dark purple hue leads the way to a full bodied beauty with impressive, balanced flavors of lush cherry reduction sauce, cola, chanterelle mushrooms and earth undertones, silky tannins and a long finish.