2000 Iron Horse Sonoma - Green Valley Pinot Noir

[dananne]

Color between garnet and ruby -- decanted 30 minutes before pouring and throughout evening. Nice candied cherry nose with some red spices. Flavors follow, but there was a somewhat unpleasant tartness to the finish initially that went away with extended airing. Well structured with fine tannins holding the candied cherry flavors in check, and the texture was typical Pinot. This was a nice wine, but IMHO not as good as the '99. Alc. 14.3%. Received as a gift, though it runs around $30. FWIW, WE gave it a 91 -- Editor's Choice.