Marcassin, Marcassin Vineyard, Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2000

Dull red.

Deep nose of suave toasted oak, mint, meat and black fruit. Not as expressive as Blue-Slide, but even deeper. A licorice note late.

Very deep in the mouth, but not quite as round or mouth-coating as the Blue-Slide. Very densely packed oak, truffle and black cherry flavors, with acid driving the tangy finish, coating the front teeth. This is nowhere near prime-time.

Day 2 - Still very deep, but a bit bound up. Great, chewy structure. Will it express?

$130