Roar Wines Roar Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 750ml

Ripe and joyous dark cherry and berry pie aromas leap from the nose of this bottling, but it’s the earthy veil of loam, dust and chaparral spice that provides particular depth. The texture is firm and the energy is bright on the palate, where a refreshing acidity drives through black cherry compote, sumac and mace flavors. (Matt Kettmann)

The 2021 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard has a semi-opaque ruby hue (as do all of these 2021s from Roar) to go with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of redcurrant, black raspberry, and mulberry-like fruit as well as lots of classic Pinot Noir black tea, underbrush, and spicy aromatics. This beauty has the most opulence and exuberance of all the Pinot Noirs on the palate and has a great mid-palate, lots of fruit and texture, and a great finish. It’s the most classically California-styled 2021 in the lineup and is going to put a smile on your face any time over the coming 5–7 years. (Jeb Dunnuck)

Ripe, fresh and expressive, with tasty raspberry, plum and cherry notes infused with mulling spice, tobacco and savory hints. Juicy, focused finish. Drink now through 2027. 625 cases made. (James Molesworth)