Thomas (Bachelder, winemaker) said that the single vineyard wines they produce are the “purest form of the vineyard"; by form I suspect he meant expression, and each of the single vineyard Pinots definitely express something different. In each, no more than 15% new French wood is used, so that the fruit shines through and is not masked by too much oak. The nose of this beauty is as complex as the taste: light cherry nuances with sweet herbs and cured meats - though the cherry seems to dominate as more air and gets into the wine, you’ll also find vanilla and cranberry vodka aromas. The palate is just as pleasing with cherry, vanilla, salted and smoked meat (like prosciutto) with good minerality and acidity. The finish lingers persistently with sour cherry and cranberry – Grand indeed, in every sense of the word. Price: $70.00