Tom Casagrande

9.2

PNP way too young I know. But holy cow what a funky nose right out of the gate. All sorts of green and brown vegetation, very weedy, but tons of dark fruit underneath. So soft in the mouth — which surprised me since I was expecting it to be way too tannic. Deep savory flavors. Great balance. So much character packed and stuffed into this one. Will update as it gains air.

UPDATE: As this gains air, the initial vegetative, weedy notes are being replaced with very pure blackberry liqueur scents and whiffs of smoky sandalwood.

Several wineries take fruit from the old, sandy vineyards in Contra Costa. Some make wines over 15% and the jammy fruit overshadows the other complex earthy notes. Others try to pick artificially early to get dry cranberry juice cocktail. This wine nails the sweet spot. Balance, complexity, and drinkability. — 14 days ago

Frank Artale

9.3

Worth the wait for the 2009. Dried fig, black cherry, anise,tobacco, violets, dust.. Tannins softened and just a little acid to keep things fresh. — 2 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.2

Reminded me more of a Willamette Pinot than a traditional Russian River Valley. More earth tones then berry, lighter color but still a high alcohol level. Definitely having again. — 5 months ago

Amber Kay

10

Little sweet but great! — 11 days ago

Paul J

8.9

Short decant. Red color with subtle maroon tones. Lots of tea on the nose and a subtle herb that I can’t determine. Olives and herbs with more tea on the palate. On the lighter side. — 2 months ago

with Brooke

S.S. Mandani

9.2

Cherry pie in a glass.

Peppery, dry, silky. — 4 months ago

Brian Wakelin

8.9

Good stuff. From friday harbour — a month ago

George Yasutake

9.1

Good year excellent Pinot for the price! — 2 months ago

with Brian

Steve Messinger

9.3

Classic black cherry nose w hint of spice and oak. Great balance rich long finish — 2 months ago

Laura Orth

10

fruity
mildly sweet — 5 months ago