Popped and poured.  Deep purple hue.  Racy nose initially featured prominent, mineral laden aromas of crushed stones, earth and herbs.  Decided to allow a further 20+ minutes time to develop in glass.  As I walked back to check on it I noticed  the aromas had grown to the point that I could smell them 10-12 feet away from the glass.  Now open, the bouquet featured forward aromas of cherry cough drop, rosewater, and the same initial aromas of minerals.  Medium to full bodied.  Multi-faceted palate...great sappy red fruit flavors of strawberries, raspberries, and cherry cough drop.  Spicy oak followed the fruit.  Palate just kept evolving, at one point even hinting at currant & cassis.  Great acidity/tannin integration.  Average finish.

IMO, this is a great Pinot...albeit still in it's infancy.  Some may find it comparable to a Syrah but for my taste the complex flavors hit all high notes.  The last few few sips even hinted at white fruits (nectarine and tropical flavors) which is something I rarely experience when drinking a red.  Never had a wine from Mendocino quite like this!