Scents of red current, nutmeg, chocolate and blueberry. Flavors of dark plum, blackberry, cherry, coffee and spice. Its satiny finish paints the palate with oodles of fruit while displaying depth and balance.

Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

92 Points, (Connoisseurs' Guide, Feb. 07) “Deep, ripe and outgoing with lots of sweet oak and dried grape nuances supporting its early themes of concentrated red cherry fruit, this wine is full but not heavy on the palate and surprises a bit with its substantial fruitiness. Its finish runs away from typical Pinot polish and will require several years of cellaring to smooth out, but, make no mistake, this is a supple, very tasty wine and will stay that way for years.”

88 Points, (Wine Spectator James Laube, May 15, 2007) "“Appealing for its juicy, vibrant black cherry and raspberry fruit … depth and richness ….”

Perry Rankin, Proprietor, Thirty Four North Wine Merchant, Healdsburg, CA: “… exudes the character of the region… A serious value ....”

CWC Staff Pick: "Winston Churchill must be proud to know such fine winemaking exists in his family gene pool.  This is an exciting wine to drink and a fun story to share with friends."  Maciek Czerwinski, Personal Wine Consulant