99pts Jeb Dunnuck

From a certified organic, high-quality site, the absolutely stunning 2021 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard pours a deeper jeweled ruby with purple tinge. It will also certainly do well to decant if opening any time soon, but it quickly blows off to reveal a gorgeous spectrum of aromas including kirsch, lavender, clove, and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, with a weightless feel and a velvety texture, it offers pillowy tannins and fresh balanced acidity. This exceptional and harmonious red is a fantastic counterpart to the Tualatin Hills Estate Vineyard bottling. Bravo. Drink 2025-2045.

94pts Wine Spectator

Impeccably structured and savory, with black cherry and savory underbrush notes that show hints of smoked meat, building tension and richness on the way to medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030.

94pts James Suckling

A fruity, crisp and succulent pinot with aromas of forest berries, grilled meat and porcini mushrooms. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Silky texture with a rather intense and structured mid-palate. Vibrant and focused, with a clear finish of tension and length. 

94pts Wine Enthusiast

Raspberry and lavender aromas make me happy. When a third aroma reminds me of warm ginger cookies, I’m over the moon. The wine’s texture is rough like a pair of new corduroys, with grippy tannins making their presence felt. Flavors of tangy cranberries and bold black tea dominate the palate.

Winemaker Notes

Dark garnet, bright and brilliant to the rim. Altogether more dense aromas of red fruit potpourri, floral incense, and earthy minerality. A powerful entry reveals tight, concentrated dark cherry and black fruits overlayed on a firm bed of refined tannins w/fresh, mouthwatering acidity that provides lift and length. Super aging potential.