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"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."

"Beautiful, dark and brilliant burgundy red from the center of the rim. Aromatics of wet stones, black cherries, ripe raspberries, cassis, tobacco and forest floor notes jump from the glass. Note of iris, cinnamon, spice and huckleberries. In the mouth, the attack opens with red fruit flavors and minerals which transform into darker fruit flavors as the wine moves along the palate. Firm ripe tannins and a rich texture characterize the long finish with lingering flavors of red fruits and wet stones."

"Beautiful ruby crimson colour with reflections of black cherry. The aroma is intense and is dominated by empyreumatic (roasted, grilled or toasted) notes. The attack is clear and the richness appears quickly, conferring roundness and consistency to the wine. Then tannin, already silky and distributed well, affirms its presence. This prestige red Sancerre wine has consistency and full body. It finishes on notes of maturity (caramel, fruit compote)."

"Savory and dark-berry-fruited, gamey notes, wet forest moss. Complex, supple tannins, lively. Will soften in the short term and continue to gain complexity for many years."

"Subtly-perfumed, red fruit, dried-orange rind. Silky texture, uplifting acidity, supple & balanced. Very pretty now, but with good aging potential for the medium to long term."

"Crisp, distinct notes of plum, morello cherry and raspberry combine harmonically with subtler floral, coffee and chocolate hints".

"This wine has a deep plum tint. As I write this 2 months after bottling in February, this Pinot Noir is showing cocoa and morello cherry aromas layered over subtle hints of oak. The wild fermentation along with extended lees maturation in barrel have added complexity and texture to the bright fruit characters found of the palate. This is a supple wine with good weight and fine tannins. It will continue to drink well over the next three to five years."

"Those of you who look for Burgundian style of pinot from California will love this wine. It is the lowest in alcohol of all of my pinots, medium body yet beautifully structured, smooth, zesty and refined. Perfumed on the nose with violets and crushed rocks. Inky in color, a complex and mysterious offering."