2018 Noble Ridge “King’s Ransom” Pinot Noir 🔥 93pts

BC, Okanagan Valley, VQA Okanagan Falls
100% Pinot Noir | Dry (2.4 g/L RS) | 13.6% ABV
93 pts Carl’s Wine Club

This bold and concentrated Pinot Noir is quintessentially Okanagan, embracing a richer, fuller style that distinguishes itself from more delicate expressions. Now with six years of age and over an hour of decanting, the wine has evolved beautifully, becoming smoother and more approachable.

Crafted from the estate vineyard in Okanagan Falls and featuring four clones (primarily 777 and 115), this wine spent 14 months in French oak barrels, with 28% being new. The nose is bold and complex, with aromas of dark cherry, cranberry jam, liquorice, pine, dried herbs, and forest floor.

On the palate, precise flavours of dark cherry, brambleberry, dark plum, and dark chocolate are complemented by savoury and charcoal-like notes. The tannins remain robust, while the acidity provides balance and longevity. Further aging of up to four years will only enhance this wine's already impressive character. (Carl Boucher, October 30, 2024)

Production: 169 cases
Food Pairing: Slow-cooked beef bourguignon, lamb shank
Drink: Now through 2028
Winery Price: $60.00 plus tax and deposit