Medium red. Rich cherry, blackberry and chocolate aromas expand in the glass and gain an exotic incense quality. Creamy dark fruit flavors offer palate-staining concentration, with building spiciness and gentle tannins adding support. Finishes with good spicy lift and excellent persistence, with the blackberry flavor repeating.

Rating for United States-Oregon: 85 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

Best American Pinot I've ever had. Cherry and a touch of moss on the nose. Chewy with a nice sappiness going down. Rare combo of complex and spivey yet smooth and refined. Def want more. Opened on 7/14/10. A liked it as well.