In the glass, this wine is bright ruby and salmon.  Aromas of sun-warmed berries, bananas, violets, dried rose petals soar above notes of black cherry and bay leaf.  The palate is heavily layered, with fine-grained, yet expressive and coating tannins providing the backbone.  Notes of sweet oak spices and strawberry-rhubarb pie are supported by hints of rosewater and dried orange peel.  Full-bodied and silky, the finish is carried through by the tannins and satisfying acidity.

Technical Information
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Vineyard: Corby
Date Bottled: 7/25/07
Barrels: All French – 20% new
Alcohol: 15.0%
pH: 3.49
RS: 0.06%
Production: 279 Cases Bottled