The 2008 vintage produced some truly outstanding red wines in Washington, if your palate runs to higher acid, bright fruit styles. This is a perfect example; it’s loaded with raspberries, strawberries and pretty berry fruit aromas. The acids prop it up perfectly; it’s front loaded but has the balance and tightness to cellar for a few years. But really—drink it young.——P.G.(7/1/2011)—— 88

Once past the horrid, impenetrable black plastic capsule, the wine rewards you with a firm, textured, interesting mouthfeel. A jumble of berries, spices, bramble, dried leaves and earth, even a dusting of cocoa, comes into play in a balanced, lingering finish.——P.G.(4/1/2011)—— 90