Marchelle "Grower's Reserve" Mendocino Pinot Noir 2021

Wine Enthusiast : 95 Points

(4/1/2025) This wine combines two high-elevation vineyard sites: Manchester Ridge and Oppenlander Vineyard. While both produce equally stunning fruit, the sum of both parts creates the ultimate experience on the palate. The aromas on the nose are deep, concentrated black raspberry, strawberry, red vines, and dried brush, skipping into vibrant electricity of Boysenberry, cassis, orange, and silky acidity on the finish. Decant and enjoy pairing with cassoulet.

Decanter : 93 Points

(12/29/2023) The Grower's Reserve is a selection of Pinot Noir grapes from sites that winemaker Greg La Follette (of La Follette in Sonoma fame) has worked with for decades. This blend includes fruit from the Piper Family's Manchester Ridge Vineyard and the Shandel family's Oppenlander Vineyard. It offers gorgeous brown spice aromatics, candied red cherry, blood orange, and crushed cacao nibs. A beautiful purity of red berry fruit is layered with saline minerals and glassy tannins. It's delicate but packed with more crunchy red fruits, florals and earthy flavours on the long finish. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2034.