The dark plum/ruby-colored 2005 Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard exhibits aromas of sweet cherries and currants along with cola, cloves, spice, and wood. This medium to full-bodied, expressive Pinot should drink well for 5-7 years. Tel. (805) 938-5051; Fax (805) 938-0036

Made in the house style, an expressive, supple young wine of enormous fruit and early-drinking charm. Soft and silky, with barely noticable tannins, this has scads of raspberries, cherries, sweet pomegranates, tangerines and cola. Drink now–2010. ——S.H.(4/1/2007)—— 88