Westcott Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2020

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Craig Haynes rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

The heart wants what it wants. Today, it wanted cool climate Pinot Noir from Ontario. I listened. This estate tier PN from Westcott Vineyard satisfied my heart’s desires.

How come? It is because every sniff and sip of the creation entertained my senses with its notes like ripe red cherry and raspberry, singed cedar, dried herbs, and savoury spices. Because it has a lovely, low key aromatic appeal that sings cool climate goodness. Because, in the mouth, it is lively, juicy, and velvety teamed up with pleasing desert-level dryness.

Is this Pinot elegant? Yes. Is it delicious? Absolutely. Enjoy.

If appellation awareness is your cake, read on. This Pinot Noir hails from the Niagara Escarpment, one of Ontario’s wine appellations. The Niagara Escarpment is an appellation within another appellation, the Niagara Peninsula. The Niagara Escarpment has 25 wineries at the time I wrote this note.

Tasted July 2025

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Stunning Pinot Noir from the beautiful Niagara Escarpment. This Estate Pinot Noir is fruit blended from two estate vineyards, the Westcott Home Farm vineyard and Butlers' Grant vineyard. Aromas of dark cherry and raspberry, along with notes of clove, sous bois, sweet tobacco, and hints of cedar. Medium bodied, with bright acidity, lightly gripping tannins, and vibrant bright berry notes on the palate. Hints of spice, smoke, and more herbal hints on a lengthy finish. Enjoy with mushroom dishes, or pan-seared duck.

Natalie's Review

Westcott Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2020, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Westcott Estate 2020 Pinot Noir is produced by winemaker, Casey Kulczyk. A blend of the estate's Westcott Home Farm vineyard and Butlers' Grant vineyard, grapes which were 30% whole-cluster fermented in 100% French oak (22% new) then aged for 22 months in barrel. Rich and fragrant with ripe red berry, crushed raspberry, sous bois, baking spices, dried herbs, savoury, elegant and vibrant on the palate, drink or hold this juicy Niagara Peninsula PN to 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 427500 13.50% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 93/100. April 13, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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