Bitter-sweet black cherry fruit, a humus-like, clean earthiness, and soothing, glycerin-laced palate richness are all hallmarks of Prieler’s 2005 St. Laurent. She is entertaining the idea of employing open top fermentation and extraction more akin to the regimen she recently adopted with Pinot Noir, but the St. Laurent is far more forgiving to my palate. The sweet black fruits and nut oils in the finish are understated but persistent. I shall report on Prieler’s outstanding 2006 reds after they have all been bottled.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300