Pinot in 1997--Russian River Valley

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Thanks Randy! I'm glad to have someone to pass on info of this calibur, it's difficult to get people to cut the chase (if you know what I mean) : ).
Also, as I'm an amateur connoisseur of wine (I've been sampling for about three years now, but I have no delusions of grandeur), I'm still a little uneasy about forking out hard earned cash for what others refer to as "an excellent wine." Are these wines really worth it man? How do they store?
I'm very relieved--I thought the Alderbrook had been damaged in the shipping process. . .Didn't receive the wine for one-half month; then, finally, on the hottest day of the year in New York, they send the gosh darn wine! Those ba_ _ _ rds!