The impressive, deep ruby-colored, full-bodied, expansive 2003 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard exhibits wonderful notes of spice, dried herbs, and earth along with sweet, broad, ripe, concentrated black cherry, raspberry, and blueberry fruit. Fine acidity keeps the wine vibrant and alive, the wood is beautifully integrated, and the finish is long as well as substantial. It will drink well for 5-6 years. Tel. (831) 675-1681

Immense—one of those big, ripe Pinots that wows you with the volume of its fruit. Total blackberry, cherry and cassis, scads of tingly spices, and a dusting of rich but soft tannins. Also, it has that Central Coast acidity, so balancing for fruit like this. Drink now in its fleshy youth, but should improve through 2007.——S.H.(5/1/2005)—— 92