Leading with dense, very deep aromas of dark cherries, cocoa and wonderfully rich oak, this powerful Pinot signals early on that it is not a run-of-the-mill effort. It is as rich and as potent on the palate as promised, yet despite its heft, its extravagant oak and its unabashed ripeness, it is still defined at every step of the way by its beautifully rendered varietal fruit. While some will no doubt be tempted to call it a bit heavy, it is actually surprise-ingly well-structured and its keen sen...

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 130, January/February 2007 ($56) Good full red. Very ripe aromas of strawberry, smoke and earth.Broad and ripe but fairly dry, with red berry flavors enlivened by tangy acidity. Initially came off as slightly dry on the finish, with fine tannins, but showed sweeter red fruit flavors and suppler tannins with aeration.

Good full red. Very ripe aromas of strawberry, smoke and earth.Broad and ripe but fairly dry, with red berry flavors enlivened by tangy acidity. Initially came off as slightly dry on the finish, with fine tannins, but showed sweeter red fruit flavors and suppler tannins with aeration.

Rating: (90-93) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05

Rating: 90-93 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 162

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 02/28/07