2007 Rusack Pinot Noir Reserve
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Bright red. High-pitched aromas of spicy red berries, licorice, white pepper and crushed stone, with a whiff of dried flowers. Sappy, racy and taut, with sharply delineated flavors of raspberry and flowers that are firmed by youthful tannins. A bit reserved today, and conveying an impression of high acidity. Youthfully tight pinot, finishing with very good purity and a whiplash of red fruit flavor.
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The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve offers elegant floral, black cherry, and raspberry notes interwoven with subtle oak, earth, and forest floor. Pure, rich, deep, and full-bodied, this big, backward Pinot will be even better with another 1-2 years of bottle age, and it should drink well for a decade. Tel. (805) 688-1278; Fax (805) 686-1508