Shea Wine Cellars Shea Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2018

This wine opens with an alluring bouquet of red and black cherries, Blood orange, walnut shells, and a hint of rosemary. The palate is supple and refined, with a medium body and a lively mouthfeel that keeps it moving and refreshing. As the wine unfolds, a subtle dried herb undertone emerges, adding an extra layer of complexity to the finish.

Attractive nose with sour cherries, dried orange peel and dried herbs. So delicate and pure, with a medium body and zesty, tangy mouthfeel. It has a fresh, minty undertone at the end." - 93 points, James Suckling

Deep magenta. SPice-laced red and dark berry, cherry cola and floral pastille scents take on a savory herb quality with air. Shows very good depth and breadth on the palate, which offers appealingly sweet red and blue fruit preserve, mocha and black tea flavors and a hint of allspice. Gains energy with air and repeats the floral note on a long, gently tannic finish that leaves a bitter cherry note behind.

A lean version, with tension and bright acidity, this Pinot offers multilayered cherry and pomegranate flavors accented by forest floor and green tea. Drink now through 2032.

Pouring a brick red color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard Estate has expressive notes of baked cherries, cedar, and baking spices, as well as light rustic notes of worn leather. The palate is bright and refreshing, with fresh, crunchy, red-berried fruit, refreshing, balanced acidity, and ripe tannins. It’s an appealing Pinot offering more immediacy to drink 2025-2032.