The new Pinot Noir from this high-elevation vineyard follows suit with previous vintages of this wine. The wine is light garnet in color and shows the complex, earthy aromas unique to Mariah Vineyard.  A medium intensity nose of violets, clove, and dark cherry fruit invite you into the glass.  The palate exhibits the same complexity of flavors with a touch of glycerine and mint.  Medium body and balanced bright acidity give way to fine grained tannins and a finish filled with earth and spice that will keep you coming back to your glass. 96 cases produced.

Reviews:

91 Points, Wine Enthusiast: This medium-bodied wine has a relatively light-garnet color and a touch of cloudiness that is accompanied by complex and attractive aromas blending cinnamon, clove, rhubarb and light wood smoke. These layered nuances flow into the flavors and fill the mouth with blackcherry and sour-cherry notes that are ripe but not too ripe, so the wine has fine balance.

91 Points, Pinotfile: This vineyard is located at 2,400 feet elevation and is owned by Dan Dooling and Vicki Tomola. Clones 667 and Pommard on Syrah rootstock (the vineyard was originally planted in the 1970s to Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel). Harvest Brix 25.1º. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Lovely and nuanced in the glass, with aromas of strawberry, red cherry, sandalwood, wine cave, and floral bouquet. Intense on the attack with mouth coating flavors of dark red berries and cherries filling the mouth with goodness. A wine of character with a good grip on the finish that really holds on.