A much bigger, richer Pinot Noir, the 2012 Pinot Noir Ten is a cellar selection chosen with the focus on structure and richness. Brought up in 65% new French oak, it has sensational purity and depth in its sweet black raspberry, crushed violets, spice and subtle oak aromas and flavors. These all carry over to the palate where the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and textured, with notable tannic grip. It's another wine from this estate that deliver tons of flavor authority while never seeming heavy, cumbersome or over the top. I wish more estates would make wine in this style. - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2012 Ten is an aromatic wonder with plenty of power, tension and energy. Heady coffee bean and toffee lead the way while the palate is broad-shouldered, full-throttle, tightly knit and exuding power and precision. Dusty black cherry, tinged with smoke and cedar, scorched herbs, and blood orange. Long beams of firm, muscular tannins and impressively grippy acid tension. A long finish marked by sandalwood, mineral, and cedar.