90pts James Suckling
The 2021 Joleté is a limited-production cuvée sourced from five vineyards in the Willamette Valley: 50% Ribbon Ridge AVA (2 vineyards), 50% Yamhill-Carlton AVA (3 vineyards). Aromatics of candied raspberries and floral rose petal-like scents lead to an entry of pomegranate and red cherry flavors on the palate. Medium weight in body, it transitions into darker cherry and raspberry flavors on the finish with a touch of toasted caramel. The result is a very approachable and fine-textured Pinot Noir that drinks beautifully while young, with the structure to age well from 2025 and beyond.