The 2006 Pinot Noir is medium ruby-colored with enticing raspberry and strawberry aromas. Smooth-textured, the wine has excellent depth, varietally correct flavors, and a lingering, sweet finish. It is a good value in Pinot Noir.Importer: The Varietal, Placerville, CA; tel. (530) 391-0939

The 2005 Pinot Noir Profundo could easily pass for a Cotes de Nuit villages from Burgundy. Light ruby-colored, it has a fragrant raspberry-scented perfume. This is followed by a velvety-textured wine with sweet fruit, excellent depth and length. It is an outstanding value in everyday Pinot Noir. Importer: Jessica Tomei at The Varietal, Jessica@thevarietal.com 530 391 0940