The 2005 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega displays strawberries, herbs, and cinnamon in a medium-bodied, slightly tart style. Tel. (805) 649-1674

This wine is as fine as anything from Santa Rita Hills. Although it’s young and tight now, its future is assured by the brilliant combination of audacious fruit and classic structure. The blackberry, currant, cherry, anise and clove flavors are wrapped into rich, silky tannins, and brightened with crisp acidity. Best now, with decanting, and for the next 6–8 years.——S.H.(3/1/2008)—— 96