The 2006 Pinot Noir Arrendell Vineyard, always one of my favorites from this estate, shows some of the monolithic, austere character and hard tannins that many 2006 Russian River Pinot Noirs possess. While it may be the least impressive Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir I have yet tasted, it remains a very good wine, just leaner and more austere. After two challenging vintages for Zinfandel (2005 and 2006), 2007 offers considerable promise for a return to the beautiful ripe fruit and seductive power of Zinfandel. Available through VinLux Fine Wines, tel.(866) 462-4614; Fax (866) 853-1707