Offering a Bordeaux-like perfume of crème de cassis, leafy green herbs, truffle and earth, the 2001 Harrison Hill is another full-bodied, youthful wine that shows the hallmark elegance, seamlessness and purity of this site. It has nicely integrated acidity, and while it’s certainly mature, it will keep nicely for upwards of another 8-10 years.

This single-vineyard wine from DeLille is a rare evocation of old- vine, classic Washington fruit. Perfectly ripe, plummy fruit is backed with layers of iron and earth; the fruit has mixed elements of herb and tart red fruits. This is special.——P.G.(9/1/2004)—— 91