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"The 2010 delivers more “Oriental Spice” in the nose and on the palate than past Pinot Noirs! It also has more acidity and less oak than past e?orts. he highlights are Maraschino and dark cherries followed by strawberries, mocha, vanilla and sandalwood. he ?nish is ?rm, tight and spicy with the underlying minerality we like to see in our Pinots."

"The 2010 Pinot Noir North Slope is a gorgeous wine laced with freshly cut flowers, spices, red berries and minerals. Saline notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its lift and vibrancy. The North Slope boasts gorgeous inner perfume and fabulous overall length. It will be interesting to see where this goes over the coming years. The future appears to be very bright."

"Displays a medium dense scarlet center with shimmers of magenta. The energetic nose offers a mélange of young red fruit, Crispin apple and hibiscus tea. The bright entry sings with the palate while releasing jabs of forest berries and touches of sandalwood and cardamom. The full body carries a savory quality that rounds with sturdy tannin integration and concentrated acidity. The finely-grain French oak lifts the fruit elusively. A wine that is intensely nuanced now yet will continue to reveal itself over the next 5-10 years."

"Bing cherry and Burgundy plum fill the aromas and flavors, layered with complex mineral, teaberry, cinnamon and vanilla nuances. Silky tannins structure the harmonious flavors, while toasted oak spices from new barrels weave through the layers of vineyard expression."

"The aromas reflect the classic Russian River/Green Valley fruit: dark berries, sassafras, and a hint of orange peel. On the palate the wine has great concentration of flavors but it is supple and silky, with notes of clove and cinnamon plus a trace of peat and forest floor. Perfect balance and roundness that augur a long aging potential."

"The wine’s aroma is fresh and structured with floral notes highlighted by elderflower. White peach, Asian pear and apple flavors dominate the crisp, fruity palate. As this wine ages in the bottle it will develop greater richness and lusciousness, while retaining its bright acidity and floral and fruit character."