(Mt. Harlan, 2,318 cases, SRP $40, 14.1%) A more deeply pitched nose of red and dark berry pinot fruit, blue berry and black raspberry introduces delicious, fresh and lively flavors that are supple and round yet also possess a sophisticated mouth feel. There is plenty of mouth coating dry extract that buffers the firm tannic spine on the balanced finish that offers excellent depth and length. This is really very good.

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Deep red. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes candied red fruits, incense and rose oil. Spicy, penetrating and gently sweet, offering spicy raspberry and cherry flavors that gain flesh and weight with air. Fine-grained tannins add grip to the finish, which leaves allspice and anise notes behind. Give this energetic wine some air or a few more years of bottle age.

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The 2009 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard shows off layers of sweet tobacco, crushed flowers, leather, spices and dried cherries. The 100% whole clusters come through on the saline, floral-infused finish. Bottle age should help the stems to integrate and the tannins to soften. Ryan is CaleraâÂ?Â?s highest altitude site. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.

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Very tannic. Needs time. Wonderful nose: red fruit, toast, baking spice, and earthy tones. Red color. Velvety texture, medium body yet with density of flavor. This could be phenomenal in 5+ years when some of the tannins resolve. Score could really shift up or down depending on how tannins play out.