The 2005 Pinot Noir The South Slope (from Dijon Clone 777) offers lovely aromas of pomegranates, herbs, roasted meats, loamy soil, and a touch of wood. Medium to full-bodied and firmly structured, it will benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age, and should keep for 7-10 years. Kudos to Stephen Hansel for keeping prices so realistic. Previously recommended: 2003 Chardonnay Cahill Lane (91), 2003 Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce (91+), 2003 Chardonnay Estate (89), 2003 Chardonnay North Slope Vineyard (90+), 2003 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce (92+), 2003 Pinot Noir Estate (88), 2003 Pinot Noir Hirsch Block Three (90), 2003 Pinot Noir The North Slope (90+), 2003 Pinot Noir Three Rows (88?). Tel. (707) 525-3614; Fax (707) 528-1310

The 2005 Pinot Noir The South Slope (from Dijon Clone 777) offers lovely aromas of pomegranates, herbs, roasted meats, loamy soil, and a touch of wood. Medium to full-bodied and firmly structured, it will benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age, and should keep for 7-10 years. Kudos to Stephen Hansel for keeping prices so realistic.Previously recommended: 2003 Chardonnay Cahill Lane (91), 2003 Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce (91+), 2003 Chardonnay Estate (89), 2003 Chardonnay North Slope Vineyard (90+), 2003 Pinot Noir Cuvee Alyce (92+), 2003 Pinot Noir Estate (88), 2003 Pinot Noir Hirsch Block Three (90), 2003 Pinot Noir The North Slope (90+), 2003 Pinot Noir Three Rows (88?).Tel. (707) 525-3614; Fax (707) 528-1310