I tasted the 2021 Pinot Noir Clos du Ciel as a finished barrel sample the week before it was racked to tank and bottled. Made from destemmed grapes and matured in 40% to 50% new French oak, it has a medium ruby-purple color and alluringly broody scents of black cherries, cranberries, blood orange, tobacco leaves, dried lavender and cedar, unwinding more aromatic nuances as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate surprises with its explosion of concentrated, layered fruit, earth and spice. It has a fine, silky texture and mouthwatering acidity to counter all that flavor and finishes with tremendous length. Powerful and expressive, it has a long life ahead in the cellar. Only 497 cases were made and will be released in July of 2023.