2003 Marcassin "Marcassin Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir the 2013 is a total

the 2013 is a total knock-out

followed by an almond cream note that gives way to the core of green fig

graceful style

3% Cabernet Franc

blue/purple-colored 2003 behaves more like a 4- to 5-year-old wine than one that is a decade old

2003 Marcassin "Marcassin Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir the 2013 is a totalI was somewhat surprised to see that the 2003 Estate Pinot Noir merited the same score that it has received every time I have tasted it. Although I have never been able to award it a perfect score, it is as close to perfect as one will find. A terrific success in a vintage that rarely produced Pinot Noir of this quality except at selected micro climates on the Sonoma coast. A majestic bouquet of black currants, smoky barbecue meat, blueberries and