Kendric produces very pure, refined Pinot Noirs from this county just over the Golden Gate Bridge. The ’08 is classic, a pale amber-colored wine, rich in acidity and minerals, framing red cherry, cola and bacon flavors. Gets better as it warms in the glass.——S.H.(12/15/2011)—— 91

Kendric’s best Pinot yet, from this magnificent vintage. Strikes a fine balance between lushness of raspberry fruit and a stony crispness that pulls back tantalizingly into dryness and minerality, then returns to spicy richness on the finish. It will be interesting to watch this wine evolve over the next 4–8 years. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 91

This is a big, mouth-filling Pinot Noir, stuffed with candy and pie-filling flavors. Shows cherries, black raspberries, cola, granola, orange peel, cedar, smoke, vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors, brightened with crisp coastal acidity. Could develop for a few years.——S.H.(9/1/2009)—— 89