very compact

all wrapped in a lingering finish that presently displays a hint of an edge that may or may not ever round off

The very deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Maya is shy and restrained to begin

This is perfectly good but not at its usual level

giving way to underlying nuances of candied violets

Cristom, Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir other_regions_italy very compactThe 2018 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard was made with 46% whole clusters and aged 17 months in 51% new French oak. Medium ruby, it has an incredible perfume of broody earth, licorice and lilac with concentrated blueberry and cranberry fruit. The medium bodied palate is silky and expansive, offering loads of perfume and powerful fruit in a seamless, feathery frame, finishing very long. What a beauty! 859 cases produced.