Tyler Mae Estate Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2019 Chateau Duhart-Milon A textbook example of Méthode

A textbook example of Méthode Traditionnelle bubbles

jack-fruit

bottled with zero dosage

yet ending with finesse and vertical nature

with an extensive growing season and late-harvest sunshine making for perfect ripening conditions

Tyler Mae Estate Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2019 Chateau Duhart-Milon A textbook example of MéthodeThe 2019 Pinot Noir Mae Estate Vineyard is the first wine from Justin Willett's new estate vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. A powerful wine, the 2019 packs a serious punch. Dark cherry, spice, leather, plum and grilled herbs are front and center. I am surprised to see just how intense and packed the 2019 is. There is a bit of reduction along with a strong stem character, both of which should integrate with time. I would give the 2019 a few years in