Evesham Wood Le Puits Sec Pinot Noir 2023

96 points Decanter: "Le Puits Sec is the main estate vineyard at Evesham Wood, planted by founder Russ Rainey in 1986 on its own roots, with additional plantings in 1991 to three different Dijon clone Pinot Noirs. It’s certified organic and dry-farmed. Elegance abounds in the aromatics, with a melange of fresh red berries, blood orange and resonant notes of forest floor. Stunning on the palate with mouthfuls of fresh woodland berry fruits, dashes of savoury mint and soaring notes of fresh cranberry and spicy blood orange. Exotic spices lead the finish with touches of sea salt." The winery's certified organic, estate vineyard crown jewel shines so brightly in 2023, gleaming with red, blue, and purple tones, both cool and warm. Up front, this is a vivid, engaging Le Puits Sec Pinot–it’s extroverted side. But there is deep and ample structure barely beneath the surface and we know this wine will age for a very long time, should you be able to resist its youthful exuberance. 20