Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2009 Pinot Noir has slightly closed warm cherry, mulberry and spice aromas with some dark chocolate and salami hints. Medium bodied with fine tannins, it has a refreshing acid backbone supporting the concentrated fruit, finishing long. Drinking now, it should cellar through 2015. Importer: San Francisco Wine Exchange, San Francisco, CA

Pretty oaky stuff, with scents of freshly sawn cedar leading the way. There is a pleasant creaminess to the texture and the cranberry fruit does come through on the finish, so there are things to like besides the barrel treatment.——J.C.(6/1/2010)—— 86

The 2007 Pinot Noir has a refined nose with a more red fruit profile: redcurrant, maraschino and raspberry. Good definition although it is a little closed compared to others. The palate has very fine tannins, fleshy and very well balanced with wild strawberry, raspberry and a touch of sous-bois. Very refined and elegant on the finish. Feminine and wily. Another great wine from the award-winning Wild Earth. Drink now-2012. Importer: San Francisco Wine Exchange, Ph (415) 546-0484; Fax (415) 243-0636