The dark ruby-colored 1999 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard is a hugely endowed wine. It bursts from the glass with loads of cherries, red flowers, and sweet, earthy spices (Vlossak compares this last scent to clay). On the palate, it reveals powerful boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis fruit flavors in a more delineated and civilized style than generally found from wines from this vineyard. It has outstanding focus, copious amounts of ripe tannin, and an impressively long finish. Drink it between 2005 and 2012. Tel. (503) 378-1526