Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Red-ruby. Deeply fruity aromas of blackberry, raspberry, violet and bitter chocolate. Wonderfully precise and penetrating, with uncanny definition and detail for a 2003. The black fruit and violet flavors are lifted by a minty, medicinal element on the back end. Impressively concentrated, vibrant wine, finishing with noble tannins and outstanding persistence.' - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 93+/100 (Mar 2006)

'This too trades on elegance and purity of expression with just a bit more of everything, particularly mid-palate density. Very fresh and bright red pinot fruit aromas combine with sweet, mineral-infused, crisp and beautifully delineated full-bodied flavors that culminate in a punchy finish that possesses real lift and verve. This has that 'wow' factor and while it will be approachable young, this is built to age too.' - Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 92/100 (Jan 2006)