From all accounts, 2009 was the year for Pinot Noir ... speak with winemakers in Niagara and all will agree that Pinot was a fabulous grape to grow and make wine from in that vintage year. Derek Barnett loves making Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, he would have been right at home in Burgundy (or maybe even Prince Edward County, if he didn't want to leave the country). This is the first, of what I am sure will be a long list of Pinots coming out of Lailey with 2009 on the vintage line. This is the one with Niagara Peninsula as its desination. The nose is rich with violets, black cherry and cranberry cocktail aromas. The palate has the current flavour profile of cinnamon and sour black cherry, but its also tight with tannin grip, this one needs about a year to mellow - I would recommend giving it lots of breathing room. Price: $25.00 - Rating: ****