As the name and the label suggest, the 2021 Pinot Noir Botanica is an outstanding expression of wild herbs, a fantastic kaleidoscope of wildflowers, and wet stones. A jeweled ruby/magenta color, it’s medium-bodied and has broader shoulders, with more umami undertones, ripe tannins, oceanic sea spray, and a long finish. Drink 2026-2046.

The Botanica represents the mineral and red fruited side of the spectrum for Antica Terra in 2021, with red berries and minerals, laser-etched acidities, and bright fruits. There are notes of mint and gravelly dust; the vineyards include some of the top sites in the Willamette Valley—Hyland, Temp Hill, Shea, Seven Springs, Hopewell, and the Antica Terra estate. The aromas and palate reflect savoury spices, cracked white pepper, and green peppercorn, followed closely by red currants, candied raspberries, and green tea leaves.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Botanica has very pure, complex aromas: pomegranate and cranberry are accented by saline, wild fennel, oolong tea leaves and spice. The medium-bodied palate explodes with layer after layer of spicy, deep red fruit. It has a very fine, powdery texture, mouthwatering acidity that lends a shimmery vibrance, and a very long, spicy finish. It will be long lived in the cellar.