Crisp in texture, with firm tannins and light currant and berry flavors that echo softly on the finish. Drink now through 2004. 120 cases made. -HS

Ripe, premium fruit and fairly high alcohol levels define this wine. A hot year and ripe fruit combine to create complexity in the nose, with an interesting mix of spices (cardamom, clove), lots of tannin, some darker fruit, and hints of smoke and earth. The only down side: it lacks weight and it finishes very tannic.——P.G.(8/1/2002)—— 88

The winery feels that this is their best Pinot Noir, and prices it accordingly. Concentrated and balanced, it shows some grassy flavors along with the sweet fruit. Very tannic. Just one barrel—20 cases—was made.——P.G.(8/1/2002)—— 87