2011 Botanica Pinot Noir, Antica Terra, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Maggie’s painstaking attention detail commands a thorough tasting prior to blending – the Botanica symbolises concentration, pure fruit, and floral complexity. Over half the blend comes from the renowned Shea vineyard with a portion from the cool ‘Old School Vineyard’. This is a unique Pinot Noir and truly spectacular – juicy but delicate fruit with Asian spice and smoky complexity plus a serious presence on the palate. Power meets elegance.
93 points, David Schildknecht, The Wine Advocate #209 Oct 2013