A very fine Pinot Noir, dry and elegantly constructed, but it needs a little time in the cellar. That’s due to the tannins, which are thick and noticeable in the way they create an astringency through the finish. The flavors are exceptionally rich, suggesting cherries, raspberries and tobacco, with a welcome sweetness from toasty oak.——S.H.(4/1/2012)—— 93

A beautiful Pinot that shows its coastal influence in the balance of ripe, long hangtime fruit and crisp acidity. Floods the mouth with cherry, cola, mocha, cinnamon toast, black pepper and vanilla flavors that are delicious. With its edge of tannins, it will hold for a few years of aging. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 92