2021 Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee Number One

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 93 WE 93 JS 92 WS 92 WA 90
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, July 2023

A deep transparent ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvee Number One is floral with the perfume of candied violets, cola spice, and cherry preserve. Full-bodied and classic, with grenadine, pressed flowers, and vanilla spice, a...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, May 2023

Ripe and mouth-filling, this full-bodied wine is generously loaded with dark cherries, blueberries and dark chocolate for a richness that makes it appropriate with smoky, spicy entrees or even as an after-dinner pour...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, February 2023

Notes of ripe and mellow raspberries and cherries with orange peel, cocoa and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied. Round and silky with a plush, red-fruited palate. Delicious. Drink or hold.
WS 92

Wine Spectator,

Very pure, with a beam of mulberry puree spilling through, flanked by subtle red tea, apple wood and incense. The finish has a nicely inlaid spine, giving this focus and length. Drink now through 2030. 485 cases made. –JM
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2024

Matured for 11 months in 55% new French oak, the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvée Number One is scented of rhubarb, blueberry, bergamot and mossy bark. The light-bodied palate is chalky and mouthwatering with crunchy fruit and a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.3%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee Number One is a red wine from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, California. Produced by Cattleya, this 750 ml bottle features a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 14.3%.

This Pinot Noir has garnered positive reviews from several professional wine reviewers. James Suckling awarded it a score of 92, noting its "ripe and mellow raspberries and cherries with orange peel, cocoa and dried herbs." He described the wine as "medium- to full-bodied" with a "round and silky" texture, concluding that it is "delicious" and suitable for drinking now or holding. ("jamessuckling.com", 2/6/2023)

Wine Enthusiast gave this wine a slightly higher score of 93, highlighting its "ripe and mouth-filling" character. Reviewer Jim Gordon pointed out the richness derived from "dark cherries, blueberries and dark chocolate," making it a versatile choice that pairs well with "smoky, spicy entrees or even as an after-dinner pour." He suggested that the wine is best enjoyed through 2030. ("Wine Enthusiast", 5/1/2023)

Wine Spectator also rated this Pinot Noir at 92, emphasizing its purity with "a beam of mulberry puree" and complementary notes of "red tea, apple wood, and incense." The review praised the wine's finish, which has a "nicely inlaid spine," providing both focus and length. The wine is recommended for drinking now through 2030, with a limited production of 485 cases. ("Wine Spectator")

Jeb Dunnuck also gave this wine a commendable 93 score. Reviewer Audrey Frick described the wine as a "deep transparent ruby" with floral notes of "candied violets, cola spice, and cherry preserve." The review further highlighted its "full-bodied and classic" nature, featuring flavors of "grenadine, pressed flowers, and vanilla spice," along with a "soft texture and fine tannins." Frick recommended enjoying this "plush and juicy style of red over the next 4-5 years." ("jebdunnuck.com", 7/21/2023)

Overall, the 2021 Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee Number One is well-received for its rich, full-bodied profile and complex flavor notes, making it a versatile and enjoyable choice both now and in the years to come.