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Beautiful color with penetrating aromas that begin with a presence of black currant, graphite, hints of earth and undertones of espresso. Bright yet plush, with black cherry, blackberry, currant, licorice, chocolate and smoke flavors, all neatly layered for complexity. Firm, solid tannins provide good structure, weight and a great mid-palate grip. Long finish rounds out this wine.

The 2003 Pinot Noir, Has smoky aromas of wild strawberry and ripe plum; combined with subtle notes of citrus blossom, earth, and sweet vanilla. The mouth is broad and silky - layered with bright flavors of cranberry, rhubarb, cherry, and toasted oak. Balanced acidity and delicate tannins focus the palate and provide a lingering finish of fruit and spice.

Crisp Asian pear and delicate peach blossom lead into subtle hints of buttery toast and a zest of fresh lime on the finish. This unique Chardonnay was aged in barrels from Seven different French coopers.

The nose is an interesting, and very likeable, mix of tropical fruit, mellons, and vanilla. The palate displayed well-aged pineapple and other tropical fruits with overt vanilla, some acdity on the finish. Drinkable now.

Here is a mouthful of refreshing fruit flavors – citrus, nectarines and white peaches – with an aromatic hint of lemongrass. A blending component of 6% Sauvignon Musqué adds floral components and rounds the wine's texture. Murphy-Goode 2003 Fume Blanc is an appealing and popular aperitif. The wine's succulent fruit and good acidity complement fresh oysters, spinach frittata and pizza with young goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Try a glass with a bowl of garlicky steamed clams or mussels.

This wine shows a layer of floral, tropical, and spicy flavors with a lush texture that make it pleasing to the palate as well as complementary to a wide range of contemporary foods.