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3 STAR RATED
"No surprise, that this was one of the few wines in the flight that demonstrated true Pinot Noir-like characteristics, which earned it extra points. Hints of soy sauce and cola with charred leaf, dense strawberry and black cherry. It’s got a big, chewy presence with solid grip and a zesty note at the end. Packs a wallop, but the layers show off terrific fruit quality. This was the only wine to earn three stars."
Jon Bonné, San Francisco Chronicle, April 20, 2007
"Many California wineries talk about making wine in a Burgundian style, but owner-winemaker Keith Rutz - who has worked with the vineyard block for 15 years - delivers the goods. This wine has great savory secondary characteristics like leather and orange peel, and reveals more and more raspberry fruit with air. It’s balanced and intriguing and tastes like Pinot Noir should.
W. Blake Gray, San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 2007
