Winemaker's Notes:

A full palette of classic Pinot noir aromas leap from the glass; red and black cherry, plum and blackberry are followed by cassis, orange peel and distinctive hints of sassafras and cola. The wine tastes of chocolate covered cherries with a hint of anise and deep gamey undertones that are balanced against fine blackberry, black cherry, sour stone cherry fruit, white pepper, and freshly cut oak. More earth driven than fruit focused, the wine shows wonderful balance. Round, well-integrated tannins frame the intense fruit beautifully. A well-finessed BIG wine.