this lovely, powerful wine is very similar to the lee vineyard bottling, but slightly more backward. the fruit and spice aromas are a little earthier, like sniffing a handful of rich, moist humus. in the mouth, there’s just a tad more tannin, indicating, possibly, slightly longer ageability, while the finish is a bit harder. nonetheless, this is terrific pinot noir, among the best anywhere
St. Clair Vyd