There are two kinds of good Pinot in California, the rich, full-bodied ones and the silkier, more accessible Pinots. This is the latter type. It’s not an ager, but has a delicate elegance, and easy but complex flavors of cherries, cola, herb tea and Asian spices. ——S.H.(4/1/2007)—— 87

——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 86

Mature, but showing an attractive nose with a spicy, saddle quality. However, the thin fruit seems cedary or burnt and the wine closes with some astringency. Seems tired already.——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 83