"There is a subtle touch of wood framing the overtly ripe and densely fruited aromas of black raspberry, floral and softly spices elements. I like the texture of the medium-bodied flavors that possess good verve and volume before terminating in a moderately firm, mouth coating and mildly austere finale. This will clearly need a few years of bottle age to fully harmonize but the upside development potential is evident."
Antonio Galloni
AG90
"A gorgeous, supple wine, the 2012 Pinot Noir Alder Springs is beautifully supple and expressive in the glass. Sweet dark cherries, spices, leather and menthol flesh out in an open, resonant Pinot to drink over the next few years. This is total class." -Antonio Galloni
Robert Parker
RP89
"A delicious effort, the 2012 Alesia Pinot Noir Alder Springs Vineyard gives up lots of black fruits, peppery herbs, licorice and hints of crushed rock to go with a medium-bodied, nicely textured, classical feel on the palate. There's crunchy acidity and notable tannin here, and this rock-solid effort will hit its peak in a few years, and evolve nicely through 2022."