Elke Blue Diamond Donnelly Creek Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2013

I have had many excellent Pinot Noir wines from Mary Elke's Donnelly Creek Vineyard--the 2006 and 2009 Ici la-Bas and earlier vintages of this Blue Diamond. When Mary was selling out prior to closing shop, I was an eager buyer of this and her Boonville Barter.

Medium cherry red. Very aromatic--red cherries, flowers, a touch of licorice. Ripe fruit with enough acidity to keep it fresh and lively. Probably at its peak now, but I suspect, from past experience, it will stay there another three to five years, maybe longer.