A huge, full-bodied wine, the 2010 Pinot Noir Nine Barrel is positively explosive in the glass. Though nicely done in this style, I can't say the 2010 is an especially subtle or finessed Pinot, rather it is a wine that emphasizes juiciness and immediacy. All that is a way of saying this is a typical high-end Russian River Pinot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Tel. (800) 314-1762