Raen, Sea Field

Raen, Sea FieldThe 2020 Pinot Noir Sea Field is bright, nervy and full energy. Red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, spice, tobacco, cedar and white pepper give this mid weight, translucent Pinot a striking upper register of aromatic presence. The 2020 is classy and understated. It is an impressive wine in this very challenging vintage.

A more elegant nose features notes of ripe and cool red currant

and almost ethereal delicacy

complemented by hints of toasted bread

dried apricot

Aged for 20 months in 55% new oak

Shows youth and prowess in its structure

Brunello Castelgiocondo changes gear in the mouth where instead of brawn and power

A spicy and admirably pure nose mixes notes of red and blue pinot fruit with those of Asian-style tea

Millandes and Charrières)

mocha and floral nuances and slow-building tobacco and leather elements

The tannins are fine and well managed

there was an acute herbal note—rockrose