Brooks Janus Pinot Noir 2023

Critical Acclaim: 95 pts James Suckling; 93 pts Jeb Dunnuck. 

Winemaker's Tasting Notes:  A bright and approachable red fruit-driven Pinot Noir with complex layers of herbs de Provence, violets, chocolate-covered red raspberries, and red apple skin notes with a pleasant, lingering finish.

"It’s hard to resist the abundant black cherry and ripe strawberry fruit of this beautifully balanced wine that isn’t demonstrative about its concentration and ample structure. The fine tannins build gently in the very long finish to seal the deal. Drink or hold."- James Suckling. 

"Bright ruby in the glass, the 2023 Pinot Noir Janus is elegant and refined, with raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal, and dusty earth. This flagship bottling, available in refillable glass bottles, is a blend across multiple sites. It’s medium-bodied and silky, with fine tannins, lively acidity, and a citrus-tinged, clean finish."- Jeb Dunnuck. 

About the Wine: In Roman mythology, Janus is the God for new beginnings, as well as endings, the future, the past and doorways. Janus is the God of balance. The ultimate expression of Pinot Noir! Janus is our flagship… the richest, most vibrant and intense blend that we produce. Janus is the first label that Jimi produced when he founded Brooks in 1998. Jimi’s passion and interests of mythology and astrology often were shown through the creation of his first wines.

Varietal: Pinot Noir.