The 2021 Evening Land Seven Springs La Source Pinot Noir is a distinguished wine hailing from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, USA. Crafted by Evening Land Vineyards, this Pinot Noir is noted for its balanced composition and refined complexity. The wine, sealed with a cork, has an alcohol content of 13.0%.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 94, describing it as having an "attractive nose of lavender, strawberries, red cherries, cinnamon and some mint chocolate." He further remarked on its "sleek and medium-bodied" nature, with "fine-grained tannins," and noted its gentle and well-framed balance. Suckling concluded his review by suggesting that the wine can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment.
Wine & Spirits magazine gave an excellent review, rating the wine at 95. The reviewer, P.J.C., highlighted the origin of the grapes from the block in Seven Springs with the shallowest soils. According to P.J.C., this Pinot Noir is "a spicy wine, with hauntingly savory scents of tea, fruit blossoms and purple plum." The texture is described as "staggeringly beautiful, fleshy and assertive," with dark cherry flavors that are bursting with personality. The tannins provide a saturated feel, and the wine is expected to give years of pleasure as it ages. P.J.C. recommended buying six bottles and opening one every other year.
Wine Enthusiast also rated the wine at 94, with Michael Alberty noting the wine's "aromas of blackberry compote, earth, leather, and sweet pea flowers." The flavor profile includes "black cherries and a cup of black tea with lemon." Alberty praised the wine's fine-grained tannins, elevated acidity, and restrained alcohol, suggesting it can be enjoyed from now until 2034.
Wine Spectator matched the 94 score, describing the wine as "silky and fragrant, with gracefully complex cherry and tart blueberry flavors highlighted by forest floor, wet stone, and black tea flavors." The review noted the refined tannins and recommended drinking the wine now through 2032. Wine Spectator also mentioned that 1,377 cases were produced.
Overall, the 2021 Evening Land Seven Springs La Source Pinot Noir is highly regarded for its aromatic complexity, balanced structure, and potential for aging.
