This luscious Pinot Noir has classic Russian River Valley cola and Sonoma Coast fruit framed with a kiss of French oak. Aromas of dried flowers and red and black fruits lead to a deep medium bodied wine with rich dark cherry flavors and notes of spice and cocoa and long velvety finish.

Fermentation takes place in traditional open top tanks with gentle plunging rather than pumpovers. The wine is aged in the barrel on light lees for up to 10 months with occasional stirring to bring out richness.

2009 started off with a warmer, drier spring followed by a summer with average heat. Harvest concluded in late September producing evenly ripened grapes showing full concentration and balanced acid producing fruit with bright flavors.