If you want perfumed Pinot Noir, this is the wine for you. It is aromatic, full of that sexy, fresh fruit that appeals to Central Coast California Pinot Noir lovers. Yet the structure and the elegance are all Burgundy. And the aftertaste is packed with red fruits and delicious acidity. ——R.V.(3/1/2007)—— 90

——J.C.(11/15/2005)—— 90

Dark and earthy, this is a sturdily constructed Burgundy that showcases black-skinned plums, clean compost and tobacco aromas and flavors. Give it a year or two to shed some tannin, then drink it over the next five.——J.C.(10/1/2003)—— 89

There is a jumble of mixed fruits in the nose, along with some hints of vegetal character. In the mouth it feels a bit flat, perhaps slightly oxidized or simply travel-weary. ——P.G.(11/1/2002)—— 85