Marcassin, Marcassin Vineyard, Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2003

Red.

Melded, sexy, nose of oak spices, earth and cherry coulis. Getting more sumptuous as it airs.

Round, broad and mouthcoating, with an edge of acidity and sulfides keeping everything in check. Not at all flamboyant at this point. Quite structured, in fact, with acid/sulfide edge dominating the finish and coating the front teeth in finely ground "chew". This will be interesting to watch over the next 5-8 years.

Day 3- Great nose that shows significant oak influence, something I rarely see in these wines. But they are also being released sooner. Much broader in the mouth, with a distinct cinnamon edge that morphs into a disulfide character further into the finish. Very interesting stuff. This may evolve for years and be very long-lived.


$130