Despite the cartoonish label, this wine is rough and rugged, with a tannic authority that may mellow with bottle age. Spice, berry, currant and leaf all combine into a wine whose herbal side seems to be its strength.
— P.G.
(2/1/2009)
Firm and juicy, this Pinot has a core of berry fruit and plenty of acidity. The earthy, herbal accents are typical of this AVA. Overall, it shows fine balance and decent concentration.
— P.G.
(3/1/2013)
The nose is slighted lifted and high-toned. But the pleasing flavor of fresh raspberry takes over on the palate, and light touches of cocoa and sandalwood from 18 months in barrel bring a bit of depth to the finish.
— P.G.
(3/1/2013)
The 2006 has the same pungency as the 2005, an assertive combination of tomato leaf and earth; but with a riper core of pretty cherry fruit. This wine is still in search of its perfect balance; the herbal and earthy components are a little too dominant.
— P.G.
(2/1/2009)
Spicy and tannic, this inexpensive Pinot from Cherry Hill opens with earthy fruit and leaf flavors—tomato and herb dominate, with just a suggestion of berry. There isn’t much in the way of ripeness here, to either fruit or tannins.
— P.G.
(2/1/2009)