Thursday, November 24, 2011 - I was disappointed with this wine. Very dark, unusually so for a pinot. Cooked cherries and berries, along with significant forest floor notes and an almost stench of wet leaves on the nose. Black cherries on the palate -- the fruits are huge. I expected a lot more minerality. Somewhat short finish.
Overall, I was hoping for a bit less fruit and more brightness. The stewed, cooked fruits were fun to notice but were overbearing.