The 2007 Pinot Noir Sea Smoke Vineyard Select Smoke reveals a similar dark ruby/purple-tinged color along with stunningly concentrated flavors that represent the essence of this varietal (forest floor, spice box, black cherry liqueur, flowers, and subtle smoke). A colossal beauty of elegance, complexity, and power, with a gorgeously concentrated, multidimensional, textured, rich, full-bodied style, it should age for a decade or more. Tel. (805) 937-4251; Fax (805) 937-0415

The sensational 2007 Pinot Noir Sea Smoke Vineyard exhibits a creamy, concentrated, smoky, black currant, and black cherry-scented perfume with notions of earth and spice in the background. It is a meaty, rich, impressively concentrated, full-bodied, elegant, complex wine that only hints at its ultimate potential. A beauty, it is another excellent example of the potential that exists in the Santa Rita Hills. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Tel. (805) 937-4251; Fax (805) 937-0415

Fat, unctuous, glyceriney and bold. Shows jammy cherry, blackberry, strawberry, cedar and spice flavors, in a full-bodied, somewhat heavy texture. Turns a bit hot in alcohol toward the finish. Might improve in 4–6 years.——S.H.(11/1/2009)—— 89