2009 Sean Thackrey ‘Andromeda’ Pinot Noir Devil’s Gulch Ranch

WSI96+ Stunning! Dreamlike Pinot! Still so expressive today. The nose starts with wild flowers, dried herbs and currants while hints of framboise and menthol waft through as well before a silky round palate of cherry, plum and strawberry fruit fills the mouth. The texture is smooth and the flavors are vivid with a backbone of lively acidity leaving a long finish that reveals mineral, lavender and fennel with just a kiss of subtle oak vanilla, smoke and mocha.

Jay James:
Very deep purple-black color for a 15yr old Pinot Noir, not quite opaque and showing just a hint of garnet on the edge. Rich hummus/forest floor aroma with button mushroom and developed notes of cherry and blue plum. Soft but notable structure, silky and refined tannins that are well resolved, and a lengthy finish that wraps up all of those flavors and aromas with a brightness that belies the wines age. Truly delicious, drinks beautifully now and should continue to develop for a few more years – but it’s approaching its peak.