100 Points
Perfect

CIRQ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021

This is an awe-inspiring example of Pinot Perfection that simply must be tasted to believed. Three-dimensional aromas of ripe cherry, bright red berries, and spices. Layers of bright red fruit on the palate and a towering structure that puts this into a category of its own when compared to its peers. So much charisma in the glass. This flawless beauty reminds us of historic Russian River Valley Pinot winners from Williams Seleym and Rochioli with even more flash + finesse. The exuberant red fruit is gloriously balanced by firm, age-worthy tannins that bode well for enjoyment now (decant prior to 2026) through 2033.

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