91 points
Aromas of cola, dried currant and blueberry, sage and fresh earth give this a complex mix of flavors. Delicate and balanced, with subtle flavor nuances that are sharply focused on the finish. Drink now through 2011.
Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine
Charles Olken
June 2008
91 points
Sporting aromas of black cherries, sweet oak, hints of caramel and toast, and this wine practically demands that you take a big sip without further ado. It is surprisingly dark in color yet does not drift into the weighty, tannic style that is coloring might suggest and, instead, keys on deep, ripe nicely mannered flavors carried by a supple, plush, almost "posh" sense of richness that furthers the notion that early drinking is entirely appropriate. And, it will age a bit if you put some away.
Restaurant Wine
Ronn Wiegand
123
2008
Score: 4 (5 possible)
A supple, full bodied, lightly oaked Pinot Noir, with ripe fruit character (plum, kola nut, cherry), and overtones of clove, spicy oak, and toast. Long finish.
