Allen Meadows - Score: 91 (2012 January)

An expressive and moderately fresh nose speaks of notably ripe and earthy red and blue pinot fruit that is very much in keeping with the tautly muscular and firm middle weight flavors. This possesses plenty of dry extract which buffers well the moderately dense tannins shaping the mouth coating and lingering finish. Not surprisingly, this is not nearly as refined but the length is impressive.