Phillips Hill Oppenlander Mendocino Pinot Noir, 2007

Oppenlander Vineyard on the Comptche Ridge in Mendocino County is a special place for growing Pinot Noir, and this 2007 from Phillips Hill is a prime example.

Bright ruby, darker than most Oppenlanders I have seen and tasted. This 2007 is particularly rich but still has the complexity and finesse that I espect from Oppenlander. Red berries with wild fruit intensity, minerals and a touch of cinnamon. Ripe fruit on mid palate and finish. Bright, fresh and acidic...even at age 17. Hard to quit sniffing and sipping.