Medium ruby in color, the 2009 Pipeclay Pinot Noir presents fragrant notes of warm cranberries and red currants over lavender, underbrush and Provence herbs. Medium bodied, it gives a superb concentration of red berry flavors in the mouth with a gentle lift of dried herb nuances, supported by medium level grainy tannins, crisp acid and finishes long. Approachable now, it should drink through 2016+. Importer: American Estates Wines, Summit, NJ; www.eAmericanEstates.com