Minus Tide Mendocino Ridge Manchester Ridge Pinot Noir 2021

Perched on a ridgetop at 600m in elevation and just 6km from the Pacific Ocean sits the stunning Manchester Ridge Vineyard. Standing at the edge of the site, with the vineyard behind you and the sea ahead, you can actually hear the waves rolling in and out down at the beach in the town of Manchester. Despite the close proximity to the coast, there is enough sun to ripen the grapes because the vineyard lies above the fog line. Yielding small clusters of approximately 5 tons per hectare, this dry-farmed vineyard produces Pinot Noir grapes with intense flavor and excellent natural acidity. Full of the bright, savoury depth that characterises Mendocino Pinot Noir, this is a truly superb red. 

94/100 - Co-owners and co-winemakers Kyle Jeffrey and Brad Jonas source grapes from the Manchester Ridge Vineyard in the Mendocino Ridge AVA. Lively, with mineral-tinged red berry fruit, white pepper, and dried sage aromas. Wonderfully supple with ripe acidity framing tangy redcurrant and tart cherry fruits, turning savoury with cherry pit, flamed blood orange peel, and a beautifully floral persistence. - Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter

94/100 - A brilliant, delicate and filigreed wine with beautiful red fruit and spicy, earthy accents on a medium body. So silky, spicy and polished, giving a light grip in the texture and a long, lingering finish. Subtle, elegant and enticing. Drink or hold. - Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com