The 2007 Pinot noir, Shea Vineyard is dark ruby and denser in hue that our other 2007 Pinots. The nose is complex and layered, beginning with dark, sweet spices, black raspberries, dusty dried flowers. Anise, plum, violets and dark rose petals follow with red fruits underneath. The wine is very broad on the palate with huge dark fruit, Asian spices, licorice, green peppercorn, and hints of black truffle spreading across your mouth. Its spectrum of complexity is expressed broadly and supported by ripe skin tannins. Its acidity is well balanced and supports the wine into a long finish dominated by dense spice and dark fruit. The '07 Shea is structured for mid to long term aging. It will evolve significantly over the next 6-12 months and improve over a decade. This is a wine for those who revel in Pinot noirs with multiple layers of flavor and aroma that reveal the details of their terroir. Winemaker's Notes