Another great release from Sequana of this single-vineyard bottling which hails from the golden slopes of the cool southwestern part of the Russian River Valley. It's rich in raspberry pomegranate and persimmon fruit elaborated with sweet new French oak but saved from being merely ripe by a firm minerality and brilliant acidity. Should develop interestingly over the next 10 years. - Steve Heimoff

Medium-deep ruby color; deep rich dark smoky cherry aromas with earthy notes; rich ripe deep smoky cherry flavors with earthy bacon notes; sweet oak; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep lovely Pinot with layers and layers of flavor. This is drinking seriously well now; it would be tough to wait for it. I urge you to try.