Tart, with an acidic mouthfeel that intrudes on the ripe cherry, red currant and cola flavors. Could be a bit more mellow. May develop for a few years, but that sharpness isn’t likely to go away. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 86

A bit burnt in grilled cherry fruit and tart in acidity, but otherwise it’s a nice, silky Pinot Noir, with pleasant spice and sandalwood flavors. Drink now.——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 86

This is a worthy followup to the 2004. It’s softly silky and dryly elegant, a creamy, complex wine with luscious red currant, cola, licorice and mocha flavors. Made largely from Dijon clones, it’s best now for its juicy youthfulness.——S.H.(9/1/2008)—— 90

I love this Pinot. Just love it. It’s so soft and sensual, so silky and velvety, and so balanced and dry. With a wealth of cola, pomegranate, persimmon, cherry, tea and spicy oak flavors, it’s complex and delicious, a wine that reveals layer after layer. ——S.H.(5/1/2007)—— 92