Kusuda's 2018 Pinot Noir is only medium ruby in color, but it boasts gorgeous aromas of black tea, rose petals, gentle spices and just-ripe cherries. While the initial impression is one of great delicacy, this medium-bodied wine reveals a sinuous strength on the palate, a framework of wiry acids and silken tannins that supports the charming complexities and extends the mouthwatering finish. Don't be fooled by its forward charm into thinking it won't age more than a few years—this should still be drinking well a decade from now.

One of the most consistent producers in Martinborough, no doubt because of the intensive handwork carried out in the vineyards, Kusuda has crafted a terrific 2017 Pinot Noir. Thyme and rosemary notes accent black cherry fruit in this medium to full-bodied wine that manages to have ample depth without any weight. It's plump and silky, with red fruit—think pomegranate and raspberries—on the long finish.

Earthy and savory on the nose, Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals scents of beetroot and sous-bois alongside hints of cherries and cranberries. On the palate, it shows the seamless combination of intensity and weightlessness that is the hallmark of Kusuda's wines, with supple tannins that seem to almost disappear on the lingering finish. Delicate, perfumed and stylish, it's already delicious and should only improve for the next 5-6 years.

Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2013 Pinot Noir has a beautiful nose of roses and violets with lavender inflections over a core of red cherries, cranberries and black raspberries. Light to medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with elegant red berry and earthy flavors supported by very fine grained tannins and seamless acidity, finishing long and complex.

Pale ruby colored, the 2012 Pinot noir has beautiful aromas of kirsch, red currant jelly and warm cranberries with hints of potpourri, lavender and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, it displays great elegance and intensity with a slight herbal / stemmy edge to the long finish.