The 2009 Pinot Noir Abbey Harris is a big, structured wine that might easily be mistaken for a Barbaresco given its tannic heft. Sweet red cherries, mint, flowers and spices sit on a medium-bodied frame of notable elegance. As good as this is, the Abbey Harris needs at least a year in bottle for the tannins to soften. It is a beautiful wine, even if it isn’t what most California Pinot drinkers are likely to expect. Still, with time in the glass, the wine shows off its pedigree and sheer class. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019. This line-up from Anthill Farms is very impressive. The Pinots in particular are distinctive and well deserving of serious consideration.Tel. (707) 385-9396