92pts Tasting Panel

Sourced from some of the most prestigious vineyards in Carneros, this French-oak aged red is delicate and silky, with white-peppered raspberry, sweet tobacco, , and tomato leaf. Spiced tobacco leaf and sassafras add to its savory, earthy finish.

92pts Wine Enthusiast

Loving the complex, savory aromas of—don’t laugh—celery, carrots, black tea and raspberries in this medium-bodied, layered wine. A rather light mouthfeel is nicely lifted by light tannins and some good, tangy acidity.

92pts James Suckling

Notes of ripe dark cherries and dried strawberries with spiced chocolate, bark and hints of potpourri. Medium- to full-bodied, textured and mellow with crunchy tannins and a tangy, berry-soaked finish.

Winemaker Notes

This classic Carneros region Pinot Noir offers a wide range of flavors and aromas, in the tradition of the finest red Burgundies of France. "Clonal diversity" is achieved by carefully blending several vineyard lots, each retaining its own unique clonal signature in the blend. The result is a complex wine with a rich bouquet of cherries, berries and hints of spicy new oak. It has flavors reminiscent of black cherry, currant and strawberry, followed by a rich, spicy texture and a long silky finish.

This wine pairs nicely with lamb, duck, even grilled fish, and will improve with additional cellaring for 2 to 5 years.