anise and the sauvage adding breadth to the ripe dark currant scents

even fleshy yet there is good delineation on the serious

Curvy and generous

a welcome sprinkling of cracked black pepper and an off-dry finish that feels long and persistent

the fruit is often sensational

Burn Cottage, Pinot Noir other_regions anise and the sauvage addingThe 2017 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir shows considerable intensity and length, but it starts off with charming floral notes, hints of thyme and cedar and lashings of black cherries. It's that elusive combination of concentration and complexity, wrapped in a silky coat of ripe tannins, that raises this wine to the next level. It should drink well for a decade or more.