Estate Pinot Noir Reviews

This is notably more complex than the 2011 Russian River Valley with its layered mix of red and blue pinot fruit, spice and soft briar notes. There is good volume to the very generous and round medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by riper tannins on the dusty and mouth coating finish. This could easily be enjoyed young though there is enough underlying material to suggest that 3 to 5 years of cellar time would be rewarded.

Deep, dark, rich and layered, with tiers of pure, focused blackberry, boysenberry and raspberry fruit, gaining depth and dimension on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 375 cases made.

This Pinot Noir may become more rich and charming in coming years, but right now it’s fresh, tart and jammy in raspberries and cherries. It’s also a bit heavy, almost as if a bit of Grenache found its way into the blend. — S.H. (6/1/2012)