A deep nose of plum, bing cherry and orange blossom leaps from the glass and is the perfect prelude to a layered and complex palate filled with cherry, truffle and pepper. The wine finishes long with elegant structure and intensity highlighted with briar and deep truffle notes.

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 91 notes)

Rating for United States-California: 90 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

the best Pinot noir I have ever tasted. and I have tasted many pinots in the past. The aromas that standout the most to me are the ripe berries, floral notes and spices. on the tongue, the wine is silky smooth without much from tannins.

wine spectator 2009 rated this wine #4 of their top 100

92 WS