Fermented and aged in seasoned oak for 9 months, the 2009 Hope Vineyard Pinot Blanc gives intense aromas of clover honey, apricots, poached pears and spiced apples. Dry, rich and full bodied, it has a nice backbone of crisp acid cutting through the silken texture and it gives a long finish. Superb wine with lots of character – I love it. Drink it now to 2014. Importer: RBL Imports, St Helena, CA.