2007 Byron Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., $19. Estate produced and bottled. · Well-oaked cherry fruit with herbal overtones carrying through in the flavors. Noticeably toasty. Clean and precise with soft tannins. Matches up nicely with grilled lamb. Reviewed November 17, 2008

Winery: Byron Vineyard & Winery
From article: California Recession-Busting Pinots