2008 Gypsy Canyon Trois Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 75 cases, $95. Bottled in a newer more substantial glass than previous vintages. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Very lovely perfume of black cherries spiced with coriander, savory and sweet smoke. Superlatives don’t do this wine justice. Luscious melange of dark berries and plums with a subtle underpinning of oak and tobacco. A welcoming silky texture and a bombastic peacock finish adds to the pleasure. Quite different from previous Gypsy Canyon bottlings with more backbone and fruit intensity but still showing plenty of feminine charm. Great winemaking at work here. Man, what a wine. Reviewed December 14, 2010

Winery: Gypsy Canyon
From article: Drinking Small