The 2008 Pinot Noir Durant Vineyard (46 cases) was made entirely from the Pommard clone and aged in seasoned oak. It offers up an enticing nose of spice box, rose petal, smoke, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate it is medium bodied, spicy, easy-going and elegant (at the expense of depth, concentration, and age-worthiness). Drink this tasty, uncomplicated effort over the next 6-8 years. www.owenroe.com