description: What a young, powerful wine this is. From the first sniff, an assault of dried cherry, licorice and Asian spice, to the lasting impression of tannins, all this wine wants to do is open up. Decanting, even overnight, will help to soften and round it out. It's a superb wine, rich and elaborate, but a little hot in alcohol, which may limit the ageworthiness. Drink now through 2008.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Mount Carmel