Tyler Winery Tyler Mae Estate Pinot Noir 2020 750ml

The 2020 Pinot Noir Mae Estate is very pretty and very easy to drink! The nose features savory red cherries and cranberries with nuances of tobacco leaves, mushroom powder, incense and charcuterie. The medium-bodied palate is soft, refreshing and perfumed with concentrated yet detailed flavors, and it boasts a very long, layered finish.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Mae Estate Vineyard shows good brightness and vibrancy. Dark cherry/plum fruit, leather, tobacco and incense lend quite a bit of darkness. I like the vibrancy, but the 2020 is also lacking in mid-palate pliancy, which in turn also exposes the tannins, but it’s hard to fully get past the aggressive contours here. (Antonio Galloni)