Though a firmly structured wine, the 2002 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve is youthfully vibrant, packed with spicy black cherries and blackberries. Medium-bodied, it coats the palate with spicy dark fruits that linger in its long, tannin-filled finish. Projected maturity: 2007-2012.
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