The 1998 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge exhibits a grand cru Burgundy-like perfume of plum liqueur intermixed with soy, underbrush, and roasted meats in a more foresty, autumnal style than the 1999, 2000, and 2001. There is sweet black cherry fruit as well as a pronounced earthy, animal-like character to this wine. It is compelling Pinot Noir, but not up to the quality of the 1999, 2000, and 2001. (Release date 9/02) Tel. (707) 258-3608; Fax (707) 942-5633

The 1998 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge exhibits a grand cru Burgundy-like perfume of plum liqueur intermixed with soy, underbrush, and roasted meats in a more foresty, autumnal style than the 1999, 2000, and 2001. There is sweet black cherry fruit as well as a pronounced earthy, animal-like character to this wine. It is compelling Pinot Noir, but not up to the quality of the 1999, 2000, and 2001. (Release date 9/02)Tel. (707) 258-3608; Fax (707) 942-5633