I knew nothing about this producer but the label caught my attention and it was $29, so what the heck.
I like Oregon Pinot Noir but I LOVED this wine. Smells dank and autumnal just like a nicely aged red burgundy and just eminently gulpable, yet complex. Not a rough edge to be found, I guess you could hang onto bottles to see what happens but why would you wait?
I also thought this wine was very good from a recent tasting. Maison L’Envoye is Mark Tarlov’s new venture (formerly of Evening Land). Bad name and confusing range, but the wine is good.