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J Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2006–A big hit as soon as someone sees the classy, award-winning bottle. First release from newly hired, Sonoma veteran winemaker George Bursick. Bright red cherries with forest floor, mushrooms and spice. The winery recommends lamb shish-kabobs on the grill. $38
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Byron Monument Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2006–Tasted from Riedel Sommelier glasses with my wife before (with Danish Havarti and Town House Original Light Buttery Crackers) and during dinner with a Wolfgang Puck chicken pizza. A blend from the best barrels and from the paramount vineyard blocks at its Nielson estate. The most expensive and [...]
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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2005—Served to friend and fellow wine writer Wes Marshall. We were both blown away. Voluptuous fruit. Seamless. A superbly, well-balanced beauty. $60
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Sea Smoke Pinot Noir TEN Sta. Rita Hills 2006 – The top of the Sea smoke stable of three Pinot Noirs, this one doesn’t disappoint. Serve blind with a Grand Cru Corton from Burgundy at three times the price. Big, beautiful deep and powerful wine with great texture, structure and lengthy finish. Perfect for those [...]
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Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2006 - Deep, supple and spicy. Rich and complex. Should develop well over the next several years. Very limited, and all the Kosta Browne Pinots are among the best I’ve had. Roast chicken or duck with lots of veggies. $45
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MacRostie Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain Sonoma Coast 2005 – Beautiful aromatics and rich fruit with excellent balance of flavors. Pheasant or guinea hen with berry sauce. $45
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J Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2006 – A big hit as soon a someone sees the classy, award-winning bottle. First release from new Sonoma veteran winemaker George Bursick. Bright red cherries with forest floor, mushrooms and spice. Lamb shish kabobs on your grill! $38
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