2003 Kistler Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ****

Deep ruby color. Fresh raspberries and dried flowers on the nose. A sour cherry and dried cranberry synthesis on the palate with granite on the finish. Undeniable structure of dark stones.

Tasted just last year against Sea Smoke "Ten" and DuMOL finn, this Kistler Vineyard's Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir underperformed against its lesser known, riper styled siblings. It has always been somewhat of an underdog wine from an underdog vintage, with something of a lean & mean attitude about it. But it's starting to show nicely now. What was once unripe and too strongly acidic has become a flushed garnet gem. Drink this now and for the next five years.