The 2012 Pinot Noir Prince Hill Vineyard comes from Pommard, 115 and 777 clones, picked October 9-13 and aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. It has a well-defined and focused bouquet with slightly darker fruit than the Leland Pinot Noir: blackberry, damp tobacco, raspberry and wild mushroom aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe tannin, well-judged acidity and a piquant finish. There is good substance here and it will benefit from another 12-18 months in bottle.