Our Pinot Noir Reserve unfolds with richly textured layers of ripe dark fruit, reminiscent of plums, sweet cherries and black raspberries. Nuances of truffles, rose petals and a hint of smokiness weave through the opulent fruit flavors; notes of vanilla linger on the finish. We selected the most outstanding grapes of the vintage for our Reserve wine and gently hand crafted these vineyard lots with the finest techniques. Native yeasts, small oak fermenting tanks and new Burgundian barrels contribu...

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-03

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Oct-06

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 4 notes)

Rating: (90-92) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 142 on Aug-02

Rating: 77/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/01/04

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating for United States-California: 92 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>