LARKSPUR PINOT NOIR 2022, Dunee, OR

The thyme and sage notes really come through on the finish, which I wasn't expecting from a Pinot. The baked cherry pie flavor is spot-on, and it's smooth enough to drink without food. Already ordered another bottle.

Opened this with some skepticism but the baked cherry pie and vanilla notes are spot-on, not overwhelming like some big cabs. It's got a surprising herbal lift from the sage that keeps it interesting without being weird.

That thyme and sage really does come through on the finish, making it more complex than a typical Pinot. It’s got that baked cherry pie richness but stays light enough to drink on its own.