2009 Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir

My first impression was strawberry shortcake. I know that may sound odd, but my glass had these floral notes of ripe strawberries and raspberries with a cinnamon spiciness and freshly baked white cake. The berry flavors were much more intense across my palate, as the toasty oaky flavors came through in the finish. A great backbone of both tannin and fresh acidity will only extend the life of this wine for years to come.