The deep plum/purple-colored 2007 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Vineyard exhibits a sweet, smoky nose of black raspberries, spring flowers, herbs, and meat juices as well as a hint of underbrush. This dense Pinot’s Burgundian-styled aromatic profile is followed by a wine with California ripeness, richness, and texture in addition to a full-bodied, long, silky mouthfeel. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years. Tel. (831) 675-1681; Fax (831) 675-1683

This Pinot is so good, it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s dry and full-bodied and bold, with some finely ground tannins. Yet it’s perfectly ripe, showing luminous flavors of raspberries, cherries, pomegranates and sweet red plums, enriched with sweet, smoky oak. Fabulous now, and should glide easily through the next six years.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 95