The impressive portfolio of Pinot Noirs includes the medium ruby-colored 2004 Pinot Noir Clone 667. It offers attractive notes of briery cherries and raspberries, moderate body, and a crisp, premier cru Beaune-like style. It can be drunk now or cellared for 4-5 years. The wine is distributed through the well-known importer, Kobrand, of New York City. Their telephone number is (212) 490-9300.

Tight and a bit tart, with a clipped, sour cherry edge to the earthy wild berry, blueberry, mineral and pebble notes. Ends with a tight, tannic finish. Could use short-term cellaring. Best from 2007 through 2011. 214 cases made. -JL

Foley, one of Santa Rita Hills’ leading wineries, is having fun with Pinot, releasing various bottlings that reflect terroir and clones. Their 667 bottling is a terrific wine. It shows the cleanness and purity of this Dijon clone, with the appellation’s ability to ripen fruit to cherried richness while maintaining dryness.——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 90