The 1999 Pinot Noir Carneros shows a dense ruby color with some purple hues. This smoky cherry/plum fruit has the tell-tale tart acid levels in its medium-bodied personality. There is spice, fruit and character but this is not the kind of Pinot Noir one expects from one of the wine world's qualitative leaders. (Not yet released) Tel. (707) 226-1395 and (800) MONDAVI; fax (707) 251-4386.

The 1999 Pinot Noir Carneros shows a dense ruby color with some purple hues. This smoky cherry/plum fruit has the tell-tale tart acid levels in its medium-bodied personality. There is spice, fruit and character but this is not the kind of Pinot Noir one expects from one of the wine world's qualitative leaders. (Not yet released)Tel. (707) 226-1395 and (800) MONDAVI; fax (707) 251-4386.

The medium ruby-colored 1999 Pinot Noir has a compressed texture, as well as notes of cherries and root vegetables. It is a light to medium-bodied, straightforward, simple effort. (Not yet released)Tel. (707) 226-1395 and (800) MONDAVI; fax (707) 251-4386.

This is a very light Pinot Noir. The tannins are soft, as you’d expect, and the flavors tend toward sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and hard spices, with a suggestion of plums, but otherwise there’s not much fruit. It’s a country-style wine, rugged and rough around the edges. ——S.H.(12/15/2000)—— 83