A strong effort in a challenging vintage, the 2006 Pinot Noir Winemaker's Block exhibits significant structure and tannin as well as impressive concentration and alluring notes of flowers, black fruits, damp earth, roasted herbs, and spice. It should drink well for 7-8 years.Tel. (888) 668-7729

Rich and voluptuous, this low-production Pinot shows very ripe cherry pie filling, red currant, cola, licorice, beef jerky, orange zest and pepper spice flavors that finish thoroughly dry. Silky and delicately structured, it seems at its best over the next year or two.——S.H.(2/1/2009)—— 89