The single vineyard wines begin with the 2008 Pinot Noir Symonette Vineyard. It was naturally fermented and aged in barrel for 10 months. Asian spices, incense, floral notes, strawberry, and cherry aromas jump from the glass. Concentrated and structured on the palate, it has ample succulent fruit, good volume, and some precision. Give it 2-3 years to display its full potential and drink it from 2013 to 2023. After making very good to outstanding wines in 2005 and 2006, Dobbes Family fell off the horse in the challenging 2007 vintage. However, they seem to have remounted with an excellent portfolio of 2008s.www.dobbesfamilyestate.com

The 2008 Pinot Noir Meyer Vineyard has a roasted character unusual for the vintage. Aside from that, it is a relatively straightforward Pinot Noir in need of greater complexity. After making very good to outstanding wines in 2005 and 2006, Dobbes Family fell off the horse in the challenging 2007 vintage. However, they seem to have remounted with an excellent portfolio of 2008s.www.dobbesfamilyestate.com

Tight, with firm tannins around a zippy core of blackberry, wild plum and wet earth aromas and flavors, lingering easily on the extensive finish. Best from 2011 through 2016. 605 cases made. -HS

Very tight and tannic, with a modest beam of red cherry and cinnamon poking through. Best after 2014. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 126 cases made. -HS

Light and tangy, with a hard edge to the raspberry, cherry and wet earth flavors. Drink now through 2018. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 126 cases made. -HS