This wine is actually from fruit grown on the Sonoma Coast of California which is a fairly obscure area that essentially covers coastal areas on either side of San Francisco. It tends to be the coolest of the Californian Pinot AVA’s (regions). We had it after a rather disappointing wine reviewed a week ago. This was great! It commences with a very enticing nose of cherry and oaky spice. On the palate it had lovely cherry with a bit of cinamon spice and a velvet texture that lasted for quite some time. I think I spotted a little plum and maybe a bit of a cola flavour, probably from high quality oak. Almost creamy with a cherry finish.

Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : jan07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2010