2009 MacPhail Family Wines Wightman House Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, CA, $55 (S) – Rating 93
A rich and somewhat unique Pinot, still in the winning James MacPhail style. Flavors of ripe dark cherry, plum, toasty oak vanilla and plenty of spice with very well integrated tannins adding complexity. Definitely a big-boy Pinot and a real joy to drink.