Aged in 50% new French oak, the 2009 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard is another textbook example of this wonderful sector of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Sweet black currant and black raspberry fruit aromas intermixed with notions of licorice and earth jump from the glass of this full-bodied, voluptuously textured, long, rich Pinot Noir. Already drinking beautifully, it should continue to evolve for 4-5 years. Sean Capiaux, who is also the winemaker for O’Shaughnessy’s Napa Valley wines, has his own project and as the following tasting notes indicate, he demonstrates a Midas touch with Pinot Noir. His 2007 and 2008 Pinots I reviewed in issue 187 were also impressive.Tel. (707) 307-4383; Fax (707) 307-4305