"A whisper of wood sets off the elegant, perfumed and highly complex aromas of spiced tea, floral (especially violet) and plum scents. There is both good volume and verve to the caressing yet quite serious medium-bodied flavors that possess fine concentration and the same lovely complexity as the nose, all wrapped in a sappy, moderately firm and dusty finish that flashes excellent length. This is deceptive in that the concentration makes it seem less structured than it is though this aspect should allow it to be enjoyed young if that's your preference."
Antonio Galloni
AG97
"One of the highlights in this range, the 2015 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard takes over all the senses and never lets up. The aromatics alone are extraordinary. Powerful and yet also beautifully layered in the glass, the 2015 exudes raciness. In this vintage, the Horseshoe has a Syrah-like intensity and spiciness that is impossible to miss. The Horseshoe was done with fully destemmed fruit. Yields were a paltry 0.25 tons per acre. In a word: magnificent!" -Vinous
Robert Parker
RP94
"As usual, the 2015 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is one of the more tightly coiled wines in the range this year, opening in the glass with coaxing to reveal a youthful bouquet of dark berries, exotic spice, currant leaf and complex savory bass notes. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, tangy and tensile, with a firm core of crunchy, concentrated fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and bright balancing acids. At this early stage, it's hard to say whether the 2015 or 2016 Horseshoe will prove superior, as they're both so tight-knit, but I wouldn't bet against the 2015 (which incorporates all the fruit that goes into the Hillside bottling when yields are more plentiful)."
