Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Vintage:2009 it reveals a remarkable finesse

it reveals a remarkable finesse with fine pearls and sweet cherry-flavored fruit

powerful and hugely long finish

(from 3 different plots measuring

crushed herb and minerals that introduce much more structured and intense medium full flavors of obvious class and grace

with a decidedly clear and mineral finish

Mountford, Gradient Pinot Noir Vintage:2009 it reveals a remarkable finesseMedium deep ruby colored, the 2009 The Gradient Pinot Noir envelops a core of red cherries and red currant aromas with notes of stems, dried Mediterranean herbs, damp loam and mossy tree bark. Medium to full bodied, it is a bit lean on the palate, with low to medium levels of chewy slightly astringent tannins, medium acidity and a long finish. Consider drinking it now to 2015.