Lavinea Elton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 750mL

Bright and classic ruby-red in color with a purple hue, the first fragrance conveys hints of rosemary and lavender and boasting mixed red and black fruits.  It quickly opens in the glass to reveal bramble-berry and wet bedrock on a light spice frame.  A soft palate entry with a juicy & fruity core, very smooth and elegant coating texture travels the length and finishes with a wonderful tightening.  The quintessential definition of a beautiful pinot noir, very complete and showing promises of getting better through time.

"Silky, seamless and appealingly sweet; a touch of peppery spice adds bite to the concentrated raspberry and cherry liqueur flavors. Takes a turn to darker fruit with air and finishes impressively long, displaying excellent clarity and velvety tannins that add shape." 

94 Points - Vinous, Josh Reynolds

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, June 2018. "Elton's 30-year-old vines weave subtle threads of herb, root and earth around its tight wild strawberry, currant and red licorice flavors. The earthy details run deep, which supports tucking this bottle away for up to a decade."