Dense and somewhat aloof, this mountain-grown Pinot Noir has firm tannins that lock it down, and the oak has not yet been integrated with the fruit. It’s all elbows, an awkward young wine that needs time. Give it 3–5 years to let the cherries, currants, vanilla, smoky cedar and spices meld together.——S.H.(3/1/2010)—— 92

More accessible than Fogarty’s block bottlings, yet showing the same mountain intensity and tannins. Shows interesting flavors of red cherries, cranberries, cola, oaky vanilla and peppery spices. Drink this full-bodied Pinot Noir now and through 2012.——S.H.(3/1/2010)—— 90