I always think a Burgundian winemaker rolls over in his grave every time somebody puts Pinot Noir into American oak. Granted this wine also saw French and Hungarian, but American? Sacre bleu. But with this one it works – nose is delightfully red berry in the vein of strawberry and cherry and that follows onto the palate with cran-cherry, good mineral, with the right amount of tannins and acidity and some nicely spiced elements on the long finish. Price: $28.95 – Rating: ****+