Full-flavored, broadly-displayed and engaging with a mix of cranberry, raspberry and Bing cherry, this tasty Pinot Noir fills in the back end with pleasing barrel flavors. Buttered toast and caramel give it a smooth and creamy finish, and the alcohol is right at 13.5%. ——P.G.(12/15/2010)—— 89

This intriguing Pinot Noir mixes spices with tart cranberry fruit, then shows some barrel time with toast and vanilla layers taking over through the finish. It’s got more weight than the lower priced Treehouse bottling, but still feels elegant, with firm acids and alcohol just around 13.4%.——P.G.(12/15/2009)—— 89