The 2017 Hope Vineyard Pinot Noir includes 30% whole bunches, so it's showing a bit of steaminess at this early point in its evolution. But they add attractive spice and tea elements to the cherry fruit in this medium-bodied wine. It's silky in feel yet firm, hinting at roses on the long, elegant finish. It's a real accomplishment in a challenging year.

Cedary hints of pencil shavings frame black cherry fruit on the nose of the 2015 Hope Vineyard Pinot Noir. The best vintage of this wine I've ever tasted, it blends clones UCD 5 (Pommard), AM 10/5 (a New Zealand staple) with 777 (Dijon) to create a complex tapestry of dark fruit, smooth, supple tannins and balanced acidity. It should age well for up to 10 years, perhaps more.

The 2008 Hope Vineyard Pinot Noir displays a medium-deep ruby purple color and intense black cherry and mint aromas over some cedar, mocha, cinnamon and tar. Full bodied and dense with a medium-firm level of chewy tannins, it finishes long. Drink it now to 2015+. Importer: RBL Imports, St Helena, CA.

Touches of decayed leaves, black tea and rustic red-berried fruit lace the bouquet of the 2007 Hope Vineyard Pinot Noir whilst the palate has dark cherried fruit on entry, well balanced but a little shy on the finish. This is a good wine and would like to see more vigour.No known American importer.