2018 Sinapius Single Vineyard Close Planted Pinot Noir

Estate-grown (12 clones), handpicked and a lengthy wild yeastwhole berry ferment. It offers a garden of spices alongside the almost casual purity of varietal fruit, but the core of this great pinot is its mouthfeel and length created by the stealth of its ohso-fine yet persistent tannins. There’s no bombast here, just infinite class. 98 points, drink to 2038, 13.5% alc, screwcap, $55; tasted 19.6.2020