97 Points, Wine Enthusiast
This is an epic wine from a tiny corner of this mountaintop vineyard. Plush yet vibrant aromas of black raspberry, freshly crumpled purple flowers, minty herbs and tarry peppercorns show on the nose. There’s an herbal streak to the palate, decorating those brisk, engaging and delicious currant flavors, with balanced acidity and peppery spice pushing deep into the finish.
95 Points, Vinous
The 2018 Pinot Noir Rapley Vineyard James Thomas’s Block is classy, elegant and polished, with gorgeous, captivating inner perfume and fine balance. In a range of the 2018’s where most wines are on the dark, potent side, the James Thomas is quite aromatic and refined. Blood orange, incense, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco linger.





