Like a river of stones the fractured basalt of Gathered Stones clings in a slight horizontal curve to the “belly” of a small vineyard with almost no topsoil. 1.47 acres in size and consisting of black, red and white basalt, time has fractured the stones into the size of small flat melons. The wines are all about energy, structure, hard rock and lively discussion coupled with the deep satisfying, juicy flavor of ripe fruit.
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96 pts - Wine & Spirits: "Studying the soils at Hopewell Hills, Parra found a lot of vesicles—tiny bubbles in the fractured basalt. He believes the vesicles help optimize the nutrient pathways from the soil to the vine roots. In fact, that ground provides a wine of stunning complexity and fulsome flavor. Its aromas are reminiscent of an Indian bazaar—cardamom, garam masala, ginger, chai, and spiced cacao—earthbound and compelling.”
95 pts - Wine Spectator: “Combines plush richness with remarkable structure, showing expressive river stone and black raspberry aromas and refined, layered cherry, black tea and savory spice flavors that pick up speed toward polished tannins.”
94 pts - Vinous: "Brilliant magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral- and spice-accented red/blue fruit and floral oil scents show excellent clarity . A hint of licorice adds depth. Offers palate-staining black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake on the palate, with a snap of smoky minerality zesty acidity and a white pepper flourish lending vivacity. Deepens and gains sweetness on the finish, which features lingering violet and spicecake qualities and smooth, polished tannins."
91 pts - Wine Advocate: “This is one of Rose & Arrow's "articulate," wines. Sourced from a vineyard at 340 feet in elevation planted on black, red and white basalt, the medium to deep ruby-purple colored 2016 Pinot Noir Hopewell Hills—Gathered Stones opens with some tarry/sulfur aromas, giving way with aeration to a black fruit and dark earth core. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with warm black cherries and dried blackberry fruit with touches of violet, dried leaves and earth plus a strong line of rocky minerality. It’s structured by powerful but elegant tannins, juicy acidity and a very long, layered finish. Those reductive aromas dissipated by the second day the bottle was open.”
