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2021 Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Estate
"Shea Vineyard" Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley
94 Points - International Wine Report:
"The 2021 Shea Estate Pinot Noir is still incredibly young but absolutely gorgeous and sports a medium neon ruby core with a blueish rim. Red raspberry, candied rose petals, crushed sour red cherries, milk chocolate, whole clove, and saline jump from the glass. Lush across the palate and very well balanced, it’s ready to drink now and will be fantastic over the next 8 years."
93 Points - James Suckling:
Cranberries, red currants, sour cherries and orange zest on the nose, with hints of licorice. Bright and fruit forward, with excellent tension too, and tight, fine-grained tannins. It’s medium-bodied, sleek and fresh. Drink now or hold.
93 Points - Wine Spectator:
Opens with a burst of fresh raspberry and tart blueberry flavors, then slowly builds tension along with minerality and forest floor accents as this moves toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030. 3,385 cases made.
93 Points - Decanter:
A classic bottling from one of the Willamette's most renowned vineyard sites, a selected blend from across the 80ha Shea Vineyard. Aromas of fresh red and blue berry fruits, alongside turned earth and umami character. The palate shows a lift and liveliness. Fresh red currant, ripe raspberries and a hint of savoury green herbs and black tea are carried out by ample acidity. (Drink between 2023-2036)
Winery Notes
- Quantity Produced: 3,385 cases of 750ml
- Alcohol: 13.1%
- Elevage (Aging): 44% New French Oak
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