A big Pinot Noir; it’s a little heavy for the variety, with the weight of a Rhone, but no denying the deliciousness factor. Floods the mouth with concentrated pie-filling black cherry, red currant, licorice and beef jerky flavors. Best opened soon for freshness.——S.H.(2/1/2011)—— 88

There’s an aroma leading into this Pinot that seems bretty and leathery. In the mouth, it turns dry and complex, with a silky texture framing complex cherry, cola, pomegranate and rhubarb flavors that testify to its cool-climate origins. The finish is dry and balanced. Best to decant for a few hours to let the off aromas blow away. ——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 90