Tart cranberry fruit, along with some herbal, leafy scents and flavors, lead into substantial tannins through the finish. The fruit does not completely mask the alcohol, which burns a little.——P.G.(10/1/2009)—— 86

Sweet scents of cherry and cola lead into a juicy, fruit-forward Pinot that mixes strawberry jam and raspberry pie. It sags a bit in the midpalate, then regroups and lays on some chewy tannins. The (apparent) acidification feels chalky and not quite resolved, but overall it’s a tasty bottle of wine.——P.G.(7/1/2008)—— 87