The medium deep ruby-colored 2002 Pinot Noir Estate exhibits tight aromatics of sweet plums, cherries, and pomegranates along with medium body, and sweet berry flavors that cascade over the palate with adequate acidity and tannin. This elegant, restrained Pinot Noir offers a stone fruit, mineral, earth, and berry concoction reminiscent of a Morey-St.-Denis premier cru. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (805) 489-0446

The medium deep ruby-colored 2002 Pinot Noir Estate exhibits tight aromatics of sweet plums, cherries, and pomegranates along with medium body, and sweet berry flavors that cascade over the palate with adequate acidity and tannin. This elegant, restrained Pinot Noir offers a stone fruit, mineral, earth, and berry concoction reminiscent of a Morey-St.-Denis premier cru. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (805) 489-0446

Oaky, with a blast of smoky char and caramel riding over cherry vanilla. Wonderful mouthfeel, rich, full-bodied and dry, and lush in tannins and acidity. Near-perfect balance. ——W.E.(11/1/2004)—— 88