David Family Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2009

With classic, rich plum and raisin notes and superb depth of fruit and spice, this is a ridiculously luxurious Pinot from one of my favorite producers in north america. Made in minuscule quantities (which make most boutique Burgundy producers look like multinational corporations), this wine is a hedonist’s treat. There are subtle notes of brambleberries, dark chocolate and wild cherries and the finish is spicy and savoury with warm oakiness, purring like a tiger in your ear. Looking ever so sexy right now, this is a brilliant wine and one which will be beautiful for another 5-8 years. I showed this at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic last month and it went down a storm.

This is a very beautiful and elegant wine inside and out. It's balanced, sophisticated, and unique. The embossed and hand applied leather label is a fabulous touch. Would make a great gift in terms of presentation, great story behind the wine and quality product that even a picky palate would find truly enjoyable to consume. The only downside is that it's a really small boutique production so it could easily run out once folks start to discover it. Luckily I already have my bottles...

Complexity of fruit was extremely well balanced and well done. Ash and earth with raspberry and juicy cherry. I detected some cassis and tobacco but both were very subtle and extremely complimentary to the fruit.

Had it over New Year. Great gift from a friend. Liked the lighter style, very smooth and almost a little creamy. Great Pinot.

Enjoyed that hint of tobacco noted in an earlier review. Big fruits, more red berry and plum.