Nid Tisse 2022 Radian Vineyard Pinot Noir

The 2022 Nid Tisse Radian Vineyard Pinot Noir offers a beautifully balanced expression of the Sta. Rita Hills terroir. Its medium ruby hue hints at the depth within, as the wine opens with a complex bouquet of black raspberries, mulberries, and pressed flowers, accented by crushed stone, black tea, and savory underbrush. On the palate, it presents supple yet structured layers of ripe black cherries and sour cherries, all woven seamlessly into a plush, medium-bodied frame with fine-grained tannins. Lifting acidity adds energy to the wine, while its subtle earthy undertones and spice notes, such as cinnamon stick and cracked black pepper, linger on the finish. Aged in 18% new French oak for 10 months, this Pinot Noir is both elegant and powerful, offering a mineral-driven conclusion that leaves a lasting impression.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 95 Points

"The 2022 Pinot Noir Radian Vineyard was tasted as a barrel sample, due to be bottled in July 2023. Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, it charges out with bold notions of black cherries, mulberries, and black raspberries, followed by hints of cinnamon stick, cracked black pepper, and a waft of underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is plush and juicy, with evocative earthy accents and a savory finish."

James Suckling - 97 Points

"So supple, plush yet structured, this finely balanced wine from Marie-Laure Ammons offers amazing, vivid fruit flavors that are seamlessly integrated with fine-grained tannins and lifting acidity. It feels linear and driven, picking up black cherries, sour cherries and floral notes that expand on a full body and linger in the finish. Drinkable now, but should develop more complexity from 2028."