The 2007 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard is dark ruby-colored (unusually so for the vintage) with an alluring bouquet of cinnamon, allspice, incense, rose petal, cherry, and cassis. This leads to a medium-bodied wine with intense spice and red fruit flavors, excellent ripeness, and exceptional length. It will be at its best from 2011 to 2019.
Mark Vlossak, ensconced in his new winery, seems to be taking St. Innocent to new heights even in the challenging 2007 vintage. Do not overlook the excellent values, particularly the white wines, that are produced here and which were recommended in the Value Report.
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