2008 Barton Vineyard (45 cases produced)

The Barton is a delicate and complex version of Pinot Noir. It melds exotic spice elements (from the significant percentage of whole cluster stem inclusion) and bright red fruits deftly. The nose is highlighted with strawberries, Rainier cherries, rose petal, and tangerine skin; it is infused with subtle herbal elements of fennel and star anise. The mid-palate is pure and bright Pinot Noir. Fresh acidity and balanced tannins provide ample structure and complete a refreshing finish.

2008 Guidici Vineyard (45 cases produced)

The Guidici is a juicy and expressive Pinot Noir. The wine is centered on a vibrant Bing cherry core and is surrounded by red apple skin, raspberries, pomegranates, and cranberries. The acidity is extremely focused and the mid-palate is supple and enveloping. The wine hits all cylinders as it moves across your palate and picks-up traces of caramel, nutmeg, and graphite. The finish is highlighted with firm tannins and sweet red fruits.

2008 Russian River Valley (170 cases produced)

A red fruit infused Pinot Noir. Dark hues of garnet and bright notes of raspberries, strawberries, black cherries, and red licorice are immediately present. This is a densely knit Pinot Noir with a slight whole cluster grip providing excellent structure. The mid-palate is plush with accents of cinnamon, cola, and cardamom. The wine finishes strong and lingers with accents of black tea, rosewater, and sarsaparilla.

2008 Sonoma Coast (170 cases produced)

This is a spice driven wine that demonstrates what is best in Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. It is focused, structured, and dark. There is amazing structure in this wine. The spice elements beautifully intermingle with dark, searing fruit elements. A wonderful carbonic lift and dense earth elements layer an intense but balanced wine. The nose is full of Asian spices, wild berry, chocolate covered cherries, elderberries, and plum. There are distinct underlying mineral and earth elements that give way to softer cranberry and cherry accents in the mid-palate.