Allen Meadows - Score: 90 (2009 November)

The intitial traces of secondary development add nuance to the otherwise still very fresh aromas of spicy red and blue pinot fruit sprinkled with earth and a hint of animale which precedes the delicious, intense and moderately powerful medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a robust and lingering finish. The supporting tannins are clearly softening though for my taste, I would allow this to continue to slumber in the cellar for another 3 to 5 years.