Absolutely delicious now, this barrel selection of Tandem’s different vineyard designates dazzles with flashy flavors of raspberry and cherry tart, cola, persimmon, pomegranate and cinnamon-pepper, elaborated with the bubbling brown sugar accents of oak. Should last for quite a long time without gaining complexity, so best now–2012 with things like grilled salmon, lamb or a fine steak.——S.H.(3/1/2010)—— 92

A very good Pinot Noir, full-bodied and mouthfilling. It’s a little on the heavy side for a Pinot, with Grenache-like cherry flavors that veer into red plums and currants. Could be an ager.——S.H.(3/1/2009)—— 87