This is a cleaner version of the regular estate Pinot, with bright berry flavors, firm acids, and a certain stiffness to the still-youthful tannins. Fine for medium-term cellaring, or give it a good couple of hours in the decanter.——P.G.(8/1/2011)—— 89

Wild berries, cranberries and pungent herbaceousness characterize this Barrel Select Pinot Noir. It seems a little light at first, then gathers itself in a focused, spicy midpalate that nicely integrates the fruit and herbs.——P.G.(4/1/2010)—— 88

David Hill’s 2006 Pinot Noirs are a clear step up from earlier vintages. This Barrel Select bottling, done in a fairly light, rather delicate style, offers lovely texture and balance, with ripe flavors of strawberry, brandied cherries and baker’s chocolate. Suggestions of earth and iron filings add interest and weight to the finish.——P.G.(10/1/2008)—— 89