2022 Shea Wine Cellars Block 23 Pinot Noir [JS94][WE94]

Producer: Shea Wine Cellars  
Region: Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley, Oregon  
Varietal: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2022 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"A delicate nose with subtle notes of red berries, dried flowers and tangerine peel. Vivid and agile with juicy and tense acidity and a medium body. It’s bright and refreshing with a vivid finish that shows some peppery austerity. Drink or hold." 

Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points 

"The Block 23, despite bearing Michael Jordan's number, is becoming my favorite Shea Pinot Noir. The wine's blackberry and orange-flavored pipe tobacco aromas are a powerful lull for me, as are its tart red cherry, saline, black tea and molasses flavors. While its acidity is restrained, Block 23's grippy tannins provide some chewy entertainment." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Long a mainstay in our small lot lineup, Block 23 comes from a 3-acre section of our vineyard that’s planted to 100% Pommard clone Pinot Noir. Soft and inviting aromatics of raspberry compote and dried flowers lead to a palate with lush red fruit, very soft and refined tannins, and a long, elegant finish. This wine embodies all of what makes Block 23 such a special place in our vineyard year after year." 

Alcohol: 13.8% 

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