St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 pours a gorgeous ruby red hue in the glass. The highly expressive nose delivers an aromatic array filled with savory spices like dried sumac and marjoram, accented by hints of sandalwood, ripe blackberry, and red berries. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied Oregon red showcases remarkable structure, balance, and depth, where dense and fleshy dark forest fruits harmonize seamlessly with tight, ripe tannins and a lively backbone of crispy acidity. Secondary nuances of earthy spice, cocoa, and subtle mushrooms develop beautifully, creating a muscular yet exceptionally elegant mouthfeel that carries into a deeply satisfying, persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with pan-seared duck breast, herb-roasted poultry, cedar-planked salmon, wild mushroom risotto, or a lean cut of grilled steak.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

I have rarely encountered such a spicy nose filled with za’atar-like spices ranging from dried sumac and cumin to marjoram and sesame seeds. If all of that isn’t enough for you, the wine’s sandalwood and blackberry aromas are also pretty nifty. Bright cherry and lemon flavors flanked by crispy acidity bring it all home.

93 Points - James Suckling

Notes of chocolate-coated red berries with ground spices, dried citrus rind and raw mushrooms. It’s full and creamy on the palate, with tight tannins and dense, fleshy dark fruit on the mid-palate. Meaty and muscular and a little chewy at the end.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

Savory and graceful, with multilayered cherry and cranberry flavors accented by green tea and forest floor notes as this moves toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2030.