"This bottling offers heavily layered aromas of red cherry, wild thyme and sage. It hits the palate with heft, delivering boysenberry, bay leaf and peppercorn flavors to make for a full expression of the grape." ~ Wine Enthusiast 

"An elegant red, featuring fine-grained red fruit flavors that are filled with lithe minerality and spiciness. Crunchy adidity ties all the elements together. Finishes with touches of cocoa powder." ~ Wine Spectator 

"Medium ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir Older Barrels gives up notes of dried black tea leaves, granite, woodsmoke, dried tobacco leaves, violet and forest floor with a core of ripe red and blue fruits. Medium-bodied, it features wonderfully concentrated, spiced fruits in the mouth with ripe, grainy tannins and great juicy acidity, finishing long and layered." ~ Wine Advocate 

"The 2017 Pinot Noir Older Barrels is a selection from Ashley's done in all neutral oak, which, not surprisingly, brings out a decidedly understated and gracious expression of the Sta. Rita hills. Floral and spiced notes are nicely lifted over a core of sweet Pinot fruit." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous