The 2006 Pinot Noir SV Estate (senior vines) was fermented with native yeasts and bottled without fining or filtration. It is dark ruby-colored with aromas of spice box, cedar, black cherry, and black raspberry. Silky on the palate, the wine has a bit more density and focus than its young vine sibling. This medium-long effort may evolve for a year or two and can be enjoyed through 2016. Stoller Vineyards’ portfolio includes a trio of successful 2006 Pinot Noirs.www.stollervineyards.com

This wine offers some meaty fruit flavors that gather round the midpalate and hold there; a big bundle of berries, cherries and plums, annotated with cinnamon and spice. There’s even a hint of mint, and the slightest suggestion of fresh cilantro; the only off-note is a little gluey flavor in the finish. ——P.G.(2/1/2009)—— 89