An absolutely stunning fireworks display of aromatics emerges when the nose gets close to the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored wine. Foresty notes spring flowers black raspberry black currants sweet cherry and sassafras all jump from the glass. Extremely layered velvety-textured and opulent with a finish that goes on for 50 seconds this full-bodied wine has extraordinary concentration purity and "gravitas." It is a sensational wine that should drink well for up to a decade. Bravo!Gary Pisoni and of course his vineyard are respectively the rock star and the grand cru site of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Pisoni has hit a home run with this modern-day reference to how prodigious California Pinot Noir from cool-climate areas can be. Sadly there are only 600 cases but that is much more than most vignerons of grand cru vineyards in Burgundy produce. About 15% stems were used in the upbringing and the amount of new oak according to Gary was around 65 or perhaps 70%.