Occidental Pinot Noir Bodega Ridge Vineyard 2023

98 Points, Vinous
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bodega Ridge Vineyard marries fruit density with energy. Tiny berries in this section of the vineyard yield a dark, dense Pinot. Black cherry, plum, licorice, incense and dark spice add to an impression of somber gravitas. The Bodega Ridge has the broadest shoulders of the four estate wines in this range. It is also one of the most reticent wines in the lineup. Brisk acids and beams of tannin really explode on the back end. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2023 has a ton to offer for those who can wait.

96+ Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bodega Ridge Vineyard is powerful and pretty. It has a medium ruby-purple color and unfurls dramatically on the nose: initial wafts of damp earth, mushroom and conifer give way to intense layers of red and black cherry, plum and pomegranate. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated yet elegant, flooding the mouth with layers of crunchy red and blue fruit. Its tannins are refined and lacy, its vibrant acidity adds tension, and it has a very long, dynamic finish. It should be very long lived in the cellar.