From one of the property's coolest sites the 2007 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard reveals nearly overwhelming notes of sassafras root vegetables plums red currants and raspberries. It is a spicy earthy effort with an autumnal-like herbaceousness. Aged 17 months in French oak (30% new) it is a Pinot Noir for those who prefer that varietal's spicy stemmy earthy side. Nevertheless there is still plenty of fruit in this complex singular cuvee.