A very pretty and polished light ruby color which fades to a clear rim. The nose is delicate and perfumed with notes of baking spices on top of cranberry, strawberry and red apple skin. On the palate the non-fruit flavors dominate with cinnamon, nutmeg and Chinese 5 spice. Overall, the wine is layered and more reminiscent of pinot from the cote de nuits than Russian River Valley. Delicate and contemplative up front, but with power that comes through on the finish that begs for robust fall and winter dishes.