Starting to find that good California pinots are better after a few years or a few days after opening or both. — 7 years ago
Always a good bet — 11 years ago
Deep currant red; smoke on the nose with blueberry and spice; ripe palate with time has become lush with a pastille quality and ripe, finishing tannins. This evolved substantially over two hours open. — 3 years ago
Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 6 years ago
Really nice wine. Can't wait to see how it changes over next few hours. — 9 years ago
I can’t tell you how many of these bottles of this I’ve enjoyed. Beautiful glou — 4 years ago
Love the raspberry notes — 6 years ago
Very good chard — 12 years ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Bright ruby red color. Bountiful aromas of red berries and dried violets. Pallet is full of strawberry and raspberry fruit with hints of black tea, baking spices, earth and pepper spice. Just a bit of a “gamey” quality as well. Nice hint of oak on the clean finish. Fine tannins and bright acidity. Creamy texture. Rich and nicely rounded. Absolutely a “California-Style” Pinot Noir. Nice choice, Mark Smith. — 2 years ago