The 2009 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard (owned by nearby Bethel Heights) exhibits a particularly expressive nose of exotic spices, balsam wood, incense, and assorted red and black fruits. Smooth-textured, relatively forward, and built for pleasure, this nicely balanced, lengthy Pinot will provide optimum drinking through 2019.
As usual, owner/winemaker Mark Vlossak has turned out a first-class collection of new releases.
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