Tom Dehlinger is "consistently consistent" and his wines are always a delight to taste. When you combine that with fair pricing and remarkable humility this estate merits (and receives) strong support from wine consumers. Dehlinger's 2007 Pinot Noirs may be the finest he has produced since the mid-nineties (his 1994s are still holding on to life). In his quiet manner Tom Dehlinger continues to turn out very fine Syrahs and deserves credit for being one of the pioneers with Rhone Ranger varietals.

Young and well-defined aromas of ripe red cherries, raspberries, creamy oak and black soils set the stage for the full, somewhat beamy wine that follows on the palate. It is supple and almost fleshy in feel to start, comes with open and reasonably juicy black cherry flavors and holds well into its fruity, tannin-framed aftertaste. It is not a wine in need of long-aging, and service with savory stews and braised meats will show it off well.