The 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve is dark ruby-colored with an alluring perfume of pain grille, spice box, black cherry, and black raspberry. This is followed by a generous, full-bodied wine with mouth-coating fruit, a velvety texture, layers of flavor, and enough structure to evolve for 2ndash;3 years. The rich, persistent finish goes on for nearly one minute. Give it 3ndash;4 years to evolve drink it from 2012 to 2022. Ponzi Vineyards remains a reference point for American Pinot Noir with winemaker Luisa Ponzi at the top of her game.

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 15 notes)

Rating for United States-Oregon: 93 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

Santa Fe , Encamtado