The 2023 'Blue Jay' Pinot Noir is rich with aromas of dark cherry, briary fruits, and loamy earth. The smooth, silky palate gains extra depth from the inclusion of roasted stems during fermentation, enhancing the structural tension and spice notes of the wine. Dark fruit flavors lead to a finish graced with notes of licorice, clove, and black tea. 

94 Pts | The Wine Palate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
"Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2023 Blue Jay Pinot Noir skips out with cheery notes of raspberry pie and kirsch with hints of spice cake, lilacs, and fallen leaves. The full-bodied palate delivers intense red fruit preserves flavors with a racy line and plush texture, finishing long and savory."

93 Points | Owen Bargreen
"...Wild blackberry and black cherry and shades of gran-cola. They incorporate roasted stems in the blend as this offers refined tannins with bright red and dark fruits, with salty soils and a smooth texture."

91 Points | Wine Enthusiast, Tonya Pitts
"Deep aromas of blueberry, black currant jam, shrub, and green olive are noted on the nose, while the flavors on the palate are boysenberry, mulberry, English Breakfast tea, dried coriander and the acidity with grippy tannins."