Carter is one of the older, and very best Pinot Noir vineyards in the Eola-Amity hills. Kelley’s block comes from own-rooted Pommard and Wadensvil clone vines planted in 1983. This is a master class in soil transparency and coiled energy. At the moment, this is the most reticent and lightest of these single vineyard wines, but, just wait…my money’s on this wine to be majestic (and probably the most complex) when it’s in its 10-15 year window. The Carter 2023 has a bright strawberry and raspberry nose with subtle spices, a floral hint, and a hint of forest floor earth that are carried through the palate to a long finish with real tension and power. Enjoy 2027-2039.
