Textbook RRV Pinot Noir, a red wine for Cab and Merlot lovers who want to graduate to this great grape. Dry and full-bodied, it actually has some pronounced tannins, with currant and bitter cherry skin flavors and darker, complex notes of pine sap, balsamic and black pepper.——S.H.(12/1/2008)—— 87

Soft and superripe, although dry, this Pinot certainly floods the mouth with attractively creamy crushed berry, cola, tea and spice flavors. But it’s not particularly complex and falls apart on the finish. Drink now.——S.H.(12/1/2007)—— 85