Ponzi Vineyards Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2018 750ml

Aromas of flowers, stems and ripe and dried strawberries. Lavender, too. Medium to full body. Firm and tight structure with black fruit and a flavorful finish. So long and seamless. Needs time to open and give you what it has. Old-vine wine from almost 50-year-old heirloom clones. Sustainable. Try after 2026.

This reserve pulls from the estate’s Aurora, Abetina, Avellana and Madrona vineyards. Tart cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry fruits combine here. It’s young and juicy and spicy with blood-orange acidity. Definitely built to age, this may be enjoyed now and over the next decade. (Paul Gregutt)

A broad-shouldered style but refined and polished, with deep blueberry and raspberry flavors laced with stony minerals, black tea and dusky spice. Builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2028. 1,819 cases made. (Tim Fish)