2021 KAIROS “Shadow” pinot noir
2021 "Shadow" pinot noir
The 2021 Kairos “Shadow” Pinot Noir announces its arrival with a dark, delineated nose of black cherry, toasted oak, exotic wood resin, dried lavender, and cola. It enters as a sleek, shimmering wave of bright black cherry. The mid pallet quickly unfolds into a pop-up of fruit and earth flavors. The black cherry continues with hints of ripe raspberry and black plum. More compelling is the balanced interplay of savory notes as damp earth, warm Indian spices, and thyme augment the fruits. Wrapped in a dense dark purple satin fabric, the tannins convey an angst typical of youth. Though not implicitly, they promise to develop into a structure of subtle power and generous grace that the astute might find stunning. The finish is fragrant black tea and cherry that slowly fades like the sound hanging in the air when a symphony finishes.
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