2020 Chev Pinot Noir Spear Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 96+ Points

Elegant, sweetly ripe and forthcoming, the nose of this polished bottling elevates focused aromas of raspberry, bottled red cherry, pomegranate, pink peppercorn, sumac berry, nutmeg and baking spice above mineral undercurrents. It is just as concentrated if a bit more youthful on the palate, where the minerality and oaky spice are almost as expressive as the fruit. Classy and lingering, the finish is a more youthful rendering of the aromas, yet the balance is already notably food-worthy. Expect twelve to 24 months of positive evolution. 1800 cases produced.