The 2012 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard was picked October 9-14, and raised for 16 months in 47% new French oak. It has a reserved bouquet with a strong mineral element filtering through the wild strawberry, bay leaf and sea salt notes, changing slightly with aeration, becoming more pastille-like. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous opening, a fine line of acidity, hints of cured meat infusing the brambly red fruit with fine structure toward the lightly peppered finish. Very fine.