2003 dehlinger estate pinot

[winoweenie]

Can't belioeve I haven't posted on this before. Without a doubt the lightest color in any of Tom's wines I've experienced. This proves that color has NO relationship to varietal character or depth or intensity or ageworthiness. Nose has lovely floral, spicy, and berry (straw and huckle) notes and all come over on the palate. Center is solid and an amazing 4+ lapper finish. Still some very subtle tannins that need another 1-2 to resolve. Beautiful balance. 90/90 40 on futures. 14.4% alc. WW

[winoweenie]

My going away wine. Beautifully complex. Nose has expanded. Now is showing the barny qualities I love in Toms Pinots. The entry is solid. Weighty center. Ans the finsih has more resolve but not quite a 4&1/2 lapper yet. Leave at current numbers but has real promise. WW