It’s been a pleasure to taste through Byron’s 2006 Pinots, because they show that this winery hasn’t lost the magic touch after all these years. This bottling, a barrel select from their best vineyards, is magnificent. Fully drinkable now for its lush berry-cherry and cedar flavors, it has rich Santa Maria spicy tannins that enable it to age effortlessly for up to a decade.——S.H.(5/1/2009)—— 94