June/July/August 2009
EnRoute is Off to the Pinot Races
"EnRoute, 2008 Pinot Noir 'Les Pommiers', Russian River Valley: This decanted barrel sample shows forward black fruit aromas and generous flavors of wild blackberry and cherry with an almost kirsch-like concentration and intensity, accented by a note of rose petal. More complex than the 2007, due to additional vineyard sources, the 2008 is fleshy and juicy, displaying both power and finesse." click here for entire article

May 22, 2009
Far Niente Launches En Route, A New Brand Devoted to Pinot
"EnRoute 2008 Russian River Valley Les Pommiers Pinot Noir: Displaying the hallmarks of a riper vintage, there’s a bit more structure in this wine. It’s juicier, with oodles of black cherries filling the mouth and lingering lovingly on the palate. It’s a lot more expressive — a pinot for all occasions and a wider variety of food." click here for entire article