Long and rich in ripe black cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors, with an exquisite edge of dusty spice, this fully dry wine excites for its balance and seductiveness. Iti??s silky and airy, but a serious Pinot Noir. So good now iti??s hard to resist, but could actually improve over the next 5 years. ——S.H.(10/1/2005)—— 93

Plush cherry fruit offset by anise, violet and smoked meat aromas sets the stage for this juicy Pinot. Deep and sensuous, this offers finely balanced herb, cola and dark cherry flavors. It finishes long and complex, with jammy fruit, dried spice, coffee and pepper notes. Drink now through 2007. Editors’ Choice.——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 90