A gorgeous effort, the 2005 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard offers notes of wet stones, plums, red as well as black currants, sweet cherries, and smoky meats. This spicy, rich, full-bodied wine possesses outstanding structure, purity, depth, length, and precision. Consume this beauty over the next 10-12+ years. Tel. (805) 688-1545

Full-bodied, round and creamy in the mouth, this is a big Pinot, weighing in at 15.5% alcohol. Lush cola, plum and spice flavors are delicious, but warm on the finish.——W.E.(7/1/2007)—— 87