The 2005 Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa’s deep ruby hue is accompanied by an attractive perfume of cedarwood interwoven with black currants, sweet cherries, and hints of spice and herbs. It possesses outstanding ripeness, medium to full body, the most complete mouthfeel, and the longest finish. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years. Tel. (805) 688-1278; Fax (805) 686-1508

Young and tight in acidity now, with a bracing mouthfeel, but it’s one to cellar for a few years. Dry and elegant, it shows a good balance of sweet cherry and cola fruit with earthier notes of Portobello mushrooms and balsamic. Best after 2008.——S.H.(7/1/2007)—— 90