94pts 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.

93pts 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."

Winemaker Notes

Vivid aromas of black cherry, plum, clove and dried meadow grasses rise from the glass. Walt's signature technique of including roasted stems in the fermentation adds a lift of structure and spice to the ripe, plush palate. Dark fruit flavors lead to a finish with beautiful length.