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"My favorite of this collection is the 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley. Aromas of cedar, cinnamon, clove, rose petal, and cherry compose the bouquet of this velvety-textured, easy-going, impeccably balanced Pinot. There is enough material here to ensure another 5-6 years of enjoyable drinking. It makes a good case for the art of blending."

"Delightfully refreshing. Notes of apricots and tangerines, followed by flavors of pear, green apple and grapefruit with underlying mineral accents".

"All of the elements come together beautifully in the 2007 Barolo San Rocco. ...a wine that captures the essence of this great vintage as seen through the lens of one of Serralunga’s top sites. A dark, sensual Barolo, the San Rocco offers up a compelling array of blueberries, blackberries, smoke, licorice, spices and menthol. The finish is round, enveloping and powerful. There is an element of mystery to the San Rocco that is particularly intriguing."

"Black cherry and cranberry, vanilla roasting on an open fire, plum and other exotic aromas all hint at a deep and complex wine. The wine’s entry is bright and deceptively soft, hiding the underlying structure of firm fine-grain tannins. Layers of fruit with pleasing notes of toast and chocolate envelop the palate. The finish is lingering and savory, inviting another sip of our 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon."

"Pungent, deeply pitched aromas of poached pear, fig and lemon curd, with a smoky overtone and a hint of iodine. Lush, palate-coating orchard fruit and honey flavors show good heft and pick up a hint of anise on the back half. Sappy and clinging on the finish, which features notes of chamomile and toasty lees."

"Nose exhibits freshly opened cherry blossoms in spring, light and delicately lifted by oak-imparted vanilla aromas. Bright acidity highlights the entry and finish. Soft tannins in the mid-palate."

"Dry apricot and orange peel flavors give this some zip. Vanilla and spice fill the finish. Try on the rocks as an aperitif."

"Elegant and understated, showing spicy berry, cedar, sage and dried herb notes. Medium- to full-bodied, with a subtle layered finish."