The 2007 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard exhibits lots of leafy, floral, blueberry, and black cherry characteristics, medium to full body, good depth, and hints of Chinese black tea and earth. As in all of these Pinots, the oak component is pushed to the background. This superb white winemaking estate also knows a thing or two about fashioning delicate, feminine-styled Pinot Noirs. I was surprised to learn that it was purchased by Cliff Lede last year, and I was happy to see that the 2008s, which can be somewhat problematic in Anderson Valley because of all the wild fires and resulting smoke damage, were not affected. I did not have the opportunity to taste Breggo Cellars’ Sauvignon Blanc (usually one of the finest made in California), but I did taste their two cuvees of Syrah, the 2007 Syrah Alder Springs and 2007 Syrah, both of which were relatively average in quality.Tel. (707) 895-9589

Breggo has produced a fine, ageable Pinot Noir from this highly regarded vineyard. The wine is medium-bodied and dry, with a silky texture and complex, charming flavors of black and red cherries, cola, sweet leather, Asian spices and sandalwood. Delicious now and should hold through 2013. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 93