2003 Etude Pinot Noir Heirloom

(this was recently released after having been held at the winery in bottle for a year) Full deep red. Complex, smoky aromas of brambly raspberry and mocha. Tangy, minerally and light on its feet, with ripe acids contributing to the impression of inner-mouth perfume. A slightly carnal quality adds complexity to the red fruit flavors. Finishes with very good length. Offers a compelling combination of sweet fruit and spine. I slightly underestimated this wine when I tasted it last March just prior to bottling.