Hard and jammy now, like a spoonful of cherry, raspberry and blackberry marmalade straight from the jar. Clean and zesty, but too young. Needs time in the bottle. 2010–2013.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 87

A bit hard and direct now, with tough acidity and tannins framing jammy flavors of cherries, cola, anise and sandalwood. Pretty good, but immature. Better after 2010.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 87

Picking up some bottle age, which has softened its direct impact. But it’s still a pretty one-dimensional wine, offering a blast of cherries, raspberries, cola, mint and oak. Harder and more tannic than your typical coastal Pinot, although the silky texture satisfies. May have a future, but no guesstimates.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 87