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"Heady aromas of raspberry, incense, potpourri and Asian spices; smells a lot like pinot. Lively red fruit flavors are complicated by cinnamon and anise, with tangy minerality adding lift and spine. Suave, precise wine with very good finishing vivacity and lingering sweetness."

"The flavor profile is slightly darker than normal and everything is just a bit richer, deeper and more balanced than the wines I have tasted from this site previously. Dark cherries, plums, menthol and licorice wrap around the sensual, textured finish. This is a terrific showing for the Bisou."

"The 2007 Pinot Noir Cellar Reserve it was fermented with native yeasts, remained on its lees with minimal batonnage, and was bottled without fining or filtration. Medium ruby-colored, it offers up a fragrant perfume of cedar, smoke, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Silky on the palate with a bit of underlying structure, it has good depth and concentration, succulent fruit, and 3-4 years of aging potential."

"The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Somerston Vineyards has a saturated ruby/plum/purple color and a big, sweet kiss of spring flowers intermixed with black cherry, black currant, and spice. Floral notes continue in the mouth, with beautiful texture, purity, full body, and a seamless integration of tannin, acidity, wood and alcohol. This fragrant beauty combines both elegance and power into a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a perfumed personality." Reviewed by Robert Parker.