The 2011 Pinot Noir from Frei Brothers Reserve is a pretty, up-front wine with plenty of early appeal. Sweet floral and spice notes add complexity to this vibrant, mid-weight Pinot. There is a lot to like here. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Tel. (877) 687-9463

The successful as well as fairly priced 2009 Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Russian River vineyards owned by Gallo. It offers copious aromas of strawberries, rhubarb, cherries, root vegetables and spice. Medium-bodied with good purity, balance and length, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 4-5 years. Named after Swiss immigrant Andrew Frei who settled in Sonoma in the 1880s, this winery is another value-priced gem in the Gallo stable.Tel. (866) 346-3963

The 2008 Pinot Noir’s spicy, earthy, herbaceous character includes notions of berry fruit, wild strawberries, and rhubarb. Consume this medium-bodied, pleasant Pinot over the near-term. Tel. (866) 346-3963