Zena Crown Vineyard, Slope Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2017, 6x75cl (In Bond)

£309.00

Appellation: Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Aging: 16 months in French oak barrels (approx. 85% new oak)

Drinking Window: Now through 2032–2036

CRITIC SCORES

  • Vinous (Josh Raynolds) - 95 Points: Notes powerful aromas of dark berry preserves, cherry pit, and pipe tobacco complemented by a subtle floral note; highlights a broad, deeply concentrated palate balanced by lively acidity and a long, energetic finish.

  • Wine Spectator (Tim Fish) - 94 Points: Praises its structured and muscular profile; features dark cherry, savory thyme, and crushed stone undertones framed by firm, chalky tannins and an impressive, long-lasting finish.

  • James Suckling - 94 Points: Highlights rich, dark-fruited aromas of plums and blueberries with integrated oak spice; describes a full-bodied, firmly textured Pinot Noir with broad-shouldered structure and excellent aging potential.

Appellation: Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Aging: 16 months in French oak barrels (approx. 85% new oak)

Drinking Window: Now through 2032–2036

CRITIC SCORES

  • Vinous (Josh Raynolds) - 95 Points: Notes powerful aromas of dark berry preserves, cherry pit, and pipe tobacco complemented by a subtle floral note; highlights a broad, deeply concentrated palate balanced by lively acidity and a long, energetic finish.

  • Wine Spectator (Tim Fish) - 94 Points: Praises its structured and muscular profile; features dark cherry, savory thyme, and crushed stone undertones framed by firm, chalky tannins and an impressive, long-lasting finish.

  • James Suckling - 94 Points: Highlights rich, dark-fruited aromas of plums and blueberries with integrated oak spice; describes a full-bodied, firmly textured Pinot Noir with broad-shouldered structure and excellent aging potential.