The dark cherry-scented 2003 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard is an intense, backward, medium-bodied wine. Its tight but juicy core offers flavors of blackberry syrup, dark cherries, and Asian spices. Armed with considerable depth of fruit, it should repay those with the patience to wait for its character to blossom fully. Projected maturity: 2008-2015.
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