The 2007 Pinot Noir Nielson Vineyard comes from high density blocks planted with Dijon clones. Its dark ruby/purple color is followed by sweet black cherry and blueberry aromas interwoven with notes of damp earth and forest floor. Vibrant, pure, full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it should drink nicely for 5-7 years. Consistent with their Syrah program, Byron’s current releases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the finest examples I have yet tasted. Tel. (805) 934-4700; Fax (805) 938-1581

With a pretty color of shining ruby, this Pinot has flamboyant flavors of ripe red cherries, red plums, red currants and dusty spices, with an edge of mocha and sandalwood. Just beautiful. Now through 2013.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 93