Kim thought the color was unusual, but she enjoyed the cherry and butterscotch notes and liked its finish. Brian picked up red currants and nettles and called it "nice stuff."
"Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner!" Kim said "It tastes like I want more." Brian called it a delicious Pinot. "Subtle and earthy, there's fruit and a depth of flavor here. A fabulous wine."
Ken said the nose was "wonderful, wonderful" and said it was very smooth. Jim said "wow, nice nose, needs age, well-priced." At $45 it scored four and a half stars.
Jim said it was "not bad, but doesn't really taste like Pinot." Kim called it a "really nice Pinot for a very small price." It also scored just under four stars.
All of us looked forward to the next offering, the 2008 La Rochelle Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Michael called this "a Pinot for Cab lovers and I like Cab." Amy loved the color, mouth feel and flavor. Ken commented on the garnet color and full nose of raspberries and dark cherries.
