Nicolas Jay 2019 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley   

94pts Wine Spectator: A wine with grace and tension, this opens with pretty violet aromas that lead to vibrant, steely raspberry and guava flavors accented by forest floor and spices. Ends with refined, mineral-tinged tannings. Drink now through 2030.

96pts Wilfred Wong: This could be my #1 wine of 2022. I still have 500 or more wines to taste, but it is my favorite as of this writing. Ever since I attended the launch of this winery, I became a fan. This wine is in a class by itself. Red and black fruits, dried leaves, earth, and authenticity abound; it is slightly elevated and lasts long on the palate, perfect if you have wine geeks and professionals at the grand feast.