2009 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Proprietor's Reserve Schultze Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountain

"92 out of 100 - Vivid ruby-red. A highly fragrant bouquet evokes candied cherry and dark berries, Indian spices and dried rose, with a sexy touch of vanilla emerging with aeration. Deeply pitched but lively on the palate, offering gently sweet black raspberry and cherry compote flavors with suave oak spice and floral pastille nuances. Lingers impressively on the finish, leaving smoke and spice notes behind. - Stephen Tanzer , vinous.com