Heading south of San Francisco for Pinot Noir

Hallcrest Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Belle Farms Pinot Noir 2005 Earth and brambles to smell with tart cherries and a silky texture. The brett is in check but will be too much for some. Winemaker and proprietor John Schumacher. 13.9% winery sample Hallcrest

Calera Mt. Harlan Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005 (30th Anniv. Vintage)

Brimming with red and black fruit from one of the early protagonists of the California Pinot Show. A complete package of flavors with structure to last. P&B in Hollister 14% $37.49 at Bottle Barn Calera

About RJ

Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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