The 2016 Pinot Noir Durant Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1973 on volcanic soils. Pale to medium ruby, it has a very inviting nose of spiced cranberry sauce, cinnamon stick, dried bark, rhubarb and red currant with accents of crushed violets, charcuterie, dusty earth and potpourri. It’s medium-bodied and silky with great intensity of spiced fruits, a firm frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing very long and nuanced. Lovely! 113 cases were made.