The 1999 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia (14.4% alcohol) is an open-knit, round, generously-endowed Pinot Noir (214 cases) that shows good, ripe, blackberry and cherry fruit, nicely integrated wood, adequate acidity, and a spicy, clean finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. (Release date 9/01) Tel. (707) 578-3882; fax (707) 578-3884.

Brimming with ripe, juicy fruit, this has layers of plum, black cherry, wild berry and jam notes, all neatly tapered, gaining richness and depth on the finish. Drink now through 2007. 214 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Santa Lucia Highlands Select to Add