ST92: Good deep red. Brambly huckleberry and blueberry on the nose, along with hints of black cherry and earthy spices. Sappy, juicy and sweet, with a suave grain and lovely inner-mouth perfume to the flavors of wild berries, cola spices and sexy oak. Very supple pinot with a long, ripe, rising finish perked up by a peppery accent. (ST)   (5/2014)

VM92: The 2011 Pinot Noir Ryan Widdoes Vineyard hits the palate with a blast of dark red fruit. Intensity and power are the hallmarks, while subtlety and nuance take more of a back seat, at least today. Deeply expressive spiced notes wrap around the big finish. In 2011, the Ryan is a wine of impact. According to winemaker Andy Smith these 30 year-old vines planted with Martini clones tend to ripen quickly and suddenly towards the end of the season, resulting in a very tight window of optimal ripeness. (AG)   (2/2014)