The 2006 Pinot Noir Estate reveals the softest texture, medium body, straightforward flavors, and a crisp finish offering plenty of black cherry and raspberry characteristics. Tel. (707) 257-5300; Fax (707) 257-6022

Here’s a very tasty Pinot Noir that’s less than half the price of the winery’s superstar Heirloom bottling. It’s probably at its best now and in the near future, a soft wine with pleasant cherry, raspberry, vanilla, cola, red licorice and pepper flavors.——S.H.(12/1/2008)—— 87