Dark garnet-black in color, but as dark as it is, this is not one of those explosive, overextracted types of New World Pinot. This one serves up cherry flavors that are juicy but just shy of tart, and they’re coated in a hefty helping of chalk or mineral. Narrow but very nice; finishes with an old-school iron-ore flavor. ——D.T.(11/15/2006)—— 90