A wisp of dried flowers adds an attractive nuance to this wine's slightly rounded red cherry fruit aromas and hints of chocolate and hard candies extend its reach. Medium-full in body, nicely balanced if a touch angular at the back as the acid makes itself known, this one has a somewhat lighter touch and would be a useful mealtime mate to meaty fishes like salmon or tuna and to veal roasts and chops.

Rating for United States-California: 90 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

Christmas night (2nd bottle)

present from Rutherfords

our favorite Pinot Noir

Sue and John

At Enid's

not bad

light