2023 Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Pinot Noir Bodegas Puiggros flowery and slightly reductive at

flowery and slightly reductive at first

medium power with a surprising juicy acidity not to be expected in such a warm year

Fruit is drawn from a 1

savory edge with flavors of sauteed shitake mushrooms

It will need a few years to soften

2023 Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Pinot Noir Bodegas Puiggros flowery and slightly reductive atThe 2023 Bloody Hill Pinot Noir leads with a bloody, almost meaty nose of game, sweet roasted marrow, black cherry and strawberry top. In the mouth, the wine is fine boned and taut, with sour cherry, tobacco, a hint of maraschino and brine. Silty tannins settle on the palate once the wine has gone, meaning it builds in intensity the more you drink. There's an ultra attractive forest floor character here that feels like it will evolve and age