Raspberry, spice, chocolate. Too much oak, not enough fruit. No real distinguishing Pinot flavors. Many other Pinots were much better. The Gary Farrell Bradford Mtn and the Rabbit Ridge OVZ Zinfandels.
Prices continue to skyrocket.
Sonoma County does really well with Zinfandel and Pinot Noir. By variety then go with a Pinot from the Russian River area or a Zinfandel from Dry Creek. Merlots are very popular now and there are a lot of Merlots around. Most aren't very good as wine makers are scrambling for grapes. Stick to the wineries you already know make good Merlot.