Deep ruby-purple in color, the 2010 Muirkirk Vineyard Pinot Noir is a little reduced on the nose to begin with, dense aromas of tar, black cherries, blackberries and mulberries highlighted by touches of earth, meat and cloves. Medium-bodied and quite elegant in mouth, it is concentrated, crisp, and has a low to medium level of very fine tannins. It finishes long and should age gracefully, cellaring to 2019+. All but one of the Mount Edward vineyards and wineries are operated organically, with the Morrison and Drumlin vineyards also certified Bio Gro organic and the Stevens’ Vineyard sustainably farmed. The Morrison vineyard, located in the Lowburn subregion of Central Otago, has 15-year-old Pinot Noir vines along with aromatic Riesling and Gruner Veltliner vines that are less than 10 years old. The Muirkirk Vineyard is located on Felton Road in the Bannockburn subregion and harvests fruit from 13-year-old vines. The certified organic Drumlin Vineyard has the oldest vines, aged 18 years. Importer: Tamalpais Wine Agency, Richmond, CA.