Ripe, plump and fleshy, with lots of exotic spice, plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit thatrsquo;s rich and complex. Ends with a burst of ripe dark fruit, lively acidity and supple tannins. Drink now through 2009. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 7 notes)

Rating for United States-California: 87 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

7/12/09 slight fruit nose w/pepper. Taste follows w/bit more heat, no depth.<br/>Might improve w/3-5 yrs.

A favorite Pinot. Silky. Nice complexity. Had at Sparks. Bought at Wine.com.

took some time to open up but I did like it.

light, fruity, awesome.