My mouth watered as I pulled in the superb aromas of the 2003 Pinot Noir. A hedonist’s delight, it displays candied cherries, vanilla beans, hints of smoked bacon, ripe black plums, and Asian spices. This wine has unbridled power, massive concentration, sublimely sweet fruit, and awesome richness. Dominated by black cherries and black raspberries, it slathers across the palate in viscous waves, then lingers for 45 seconds or more in the finish. If this decadent wine gains in complexity with time it will be mind-boggling! Projected maturity: 2007-2015.(Not yet released)www.hamacherwines.com; tel. (503) 852-7200