The 2008 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard displays loads of sweet, damp earth, underbrush, and spice box, with some plum, black cherry, and pomegranate. It is a very spicy style of Pinot, with medium body and good fruit and depth. The finish could be longer, but this is excellent and best drunk over the next 2-4 years. Tel. (831) 659-1900

There’s a cut of acidity that slices through the richness, interfering with the palate’s enjoyment of this dry, silky Pinot Noir. Its flavors are of cherry tart, with the sweet, smoky crust, and a splash of cherry liqueur. Drink now.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 87