Astringent, stemmy tannins almost overtake the fruit, which is light and slightly sweet. Some strawberry fruit leads quickly into a drying, earthy finish.——P.G.(8/1/2011)—— 83

Solid Willamette Valley styling, loaded with tart red fruits and a strong herbal streak. If some green flavors of leaf and stem bother you, steer away; but if that strikes you as Burgundian, this will please your palate.——P.G.(4/1/2010)—— 86

Pungent, minty and quite tannic, this young wine needs more time to pull its flavors together. There’s a nice whiff of vanilla cream wrapped into the finish. ——P.G.(5/1/2006)—— 86