Country: US / Bien Nacido Vineyard N Block
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Tyler / Santa Maria Valley
Maybe a tad off the pace from the excellent 2008, but still a wonderfully rich, complex wine. Pale in color, it tastes fresh and lively, with raspberry and cherry sour candy flavors accompanied by a burst of zesty acidity. Enjoyable now, and should gain bottle complexities over the next six years.