2024 Hundred Suns Pinot Noir Lone Feather Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 96+ Points

If 2023 can be bit too rich in some parts of Oregon, 2024 looks to be potentially classic. This gorgeous bottling offers splendid clarity of color and gives an impression of racy elegance in both its aroma and taste. Its aromas come forth as a lovely, focused melange of cranberry, blueberry and blood orange fruits supported by equally attractive scents of star anise, coriander seed, baking spice and dried herbs. On the palate, polished tannins and a silky texture elevate the mouth-feel, while bright fruit and quiet yet penetrating zest keep everything sleek and vibrant through a long and dinner-worthy finish. This already graceful wine should be truly wonderful in two years yet might continue to get better for another three more. From own-rooted vines.