Nice and dry, with a silky texture and firm, fine acidity. Good application of oak, too. This elegant young Pinot Noir brims with raspberry and cherry flavors. A little direct now, but could gain traction with a few years in the cellar. ——S.H.(12/1/2011)—— 89

A stunningly delicious Pinot Noir, opulent in raspberry, cherry, red currant, red licorice, cola and beef jerky flavors. Impossible not to be impressed by the richness, yet the tannin-acid structure is wonderful and bracing. Doesn’t seem likely to age well, so drink now. ——S.H.(5/1/2011)—— 93

Fine balance and a winning tart-cherry profile mark this medium-weight Pinot. Hickory smoke, tea, green herb and coffee accents handsomely accent the bright fruit. Tasty and seductive, this shows its fine fruit right through the mildly peppery, evenly tannic finish. Drink now–2006.——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 89