2010 Reserve Pinot Noir

Bright red fruits are the initial impact of this Pinot Noir. Raspberry, strawberry, and bing cherry set the tone and the bright acidity from the cool 2010 season give the wine a wonderful balance on the palate. There is a hint of rose petals and violets lending a nice floral component. The oak is subtle, but present, with a light ...

In the glass, this wine is a deep garnet with slight purple hue. Aromas of black cherries, unctuous plums, and figs juxtapose neatly against brooding scents of mushroom, smoke, cola, and cumin. On the attack, these aromas combine with brown spices to unearth memories of baking a cobbler in Dutch oven over a campfire. This wine has a rich mouthfeel, ...

Aromas in these cool growing seasons are always "leap out of the glass" intense! Look for violets, spiced black cherry, and a hint of blueberry blossom. The black cherry component evolves into red cherry/currant aromas with time in the glass. (That's like discovering the Fountain of Youth for Pinot Noir!). The texture is immediately a surprisingly dense mouthfeel, yet light ...