2005 Clos Tita Cuvée Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., $30. Sourced from Clos Tita and Branciforte Ridge vineyards. · Well-endowed reddish-purple robe. Deep, darker fruits on the nose with hints of pepper, cardamon and raisin. Ripe dark stone fruits, especially black cherry, highlighted by black truffle. Beautifully composed and balanced with gossamer tannins and a very smooth and silky texture. Hard not to like this Pinot. Reviewed March 15, 2009

Winery: Clos Tita
From article: Tasting Santa Cruz Pinot Noirz