An admirable example of one of the world’s most fickle grapes, the 2002 Pinot Noir Charleston exhibits damp earth, mushroom, and berry characteristics intermixed with flowers, currants, and dried herbs. A seductive, creamy-textured, medium-bodied, lush Pinot to consume over the next 1-2 years, it is also an attractive value. Importer: Peter Click, Click Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689

The 2002 Pinot Noir displays a deep saturated ruby color along with an excellent bouquet of dried herbs as well as sweet cherries, strawberries, and plums. Spicy, medium-bodied, with excellent definition and abundant palate presence, it will drink well for 3-4 years. Importer: Peter Click, Click Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689

This Pinot does not show particularly well right out of the bottle—it feels dull, with earth overshadowing all its other attributes—so give it time. With air, it peps up, and some black cherry fruit shows through. Juicy and enjoyable if you give it a few minutes to unfold. Imported by Click Wine Group.——D.T.(8/1/2005)—— 87