Aromas of plum, dusty black cherries, and stonefruit. The palate is dense black cherry and black pepper and framed by full ripe tannins and ageworthy acidity. This wine will age gracefully over the next eight to ten years.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

2006 Vintage Tasting Notes Lush aromatics of raspberry, pomegranate, dusty red cherry. Round and supple, with cherry-raspberry flavors and a hint of mocha. Firm mid-palate acidity provides balance and length. Ripe, fine-grained tannins round out the wine. - the winemaker

- Justice vineyard is located in the Eola Hills, adjacent to Bethel Heights vineyard on the South. It is owned and operated by the Bethel Heights family and is considered part of the estate vineyard. 17 acres of Pinot Noir were planted between 1999 and 2001. Fruit from Justice vineyard became an important component to the 2003 "Estate Grown" Pinot Noir. In 2004, a few barrels were selected for the first 'Justice vineyard' designated wine. 140 cases produced
- Aged for 14 months in (50% new) French oak.

Previous Vintage Notes

Tanzer 91 points: "Dark red. Inviting bouquet of fresh raspberry, wild strawberry and red currant. Plush and silky in texture, but also impressively tangy and focused, with bright red berry flavors showing energy and vibrancy. Finishes on a fresh, juicy note, with bright acids giving lift and shape to the sweet fruit."

International Wine Cellar 91 points: "Plush & silky in texture, but also impressively tangy and focused, with bright red berry flavors showing energy & vibrancy, Finishes on a fresh, juicy note, with bright acids giving lift and shape to the sweet fruit."

From the winery: Lush aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, dusty red cherry. Round and supple with cherry-raspberry flavors and a hint of mocha. Firm mid-palate acidity provides balance and length. Ripe fine-grained tannins round out the wine.