Representing a marriage between Pinot Noir’s spice box and sweet black cherry/plum/currant/kirsch-like characteristics, the beautiful 2002 Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard boasts a broad, expansive attack and mid-palate, good sweetness, excellent ripeness, firm tannin, and a heady, long finish. Drink it over the next 6-7 years. One can’t say enough about this young team that is doing such spectacular work in Santa Rita Hills’ cool climate vineyards. Tel. (805) 452-5609