The deep sous-bois and cherry notes of the 2016 Earth Smoke Pinot Noir are nicely balanced by a sense of mentholated freshness. It's medium-bodied, silky and rich, yet lithe and lively, an intriguing juxtaposition of character studies. Savory earth and herbal notes linger on the intense but elegant finish.

Pale ruby-purple, the 2012 Earth Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir gives a broody, earthy / meaty nose with suggestions of red berries and pepper continuing into a real earthy core on the palate, framed with firm grainy tannins and finishing with great length. Like the other 2012 releases, this one needs a few years to give its best.

Pale ruby colored with a remaining touch of purple, the 2011 Earth Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir has more of a gentle herbal character with fresh cranberries and Bing cherries, raspberry leaves and wild thyme plus a loamy undercurrent. It fills the palate with expressive red berry and herbal notes supported by very fine tannins, finishing long and earthy.