Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Sweet cherry-berry aromas and flavours on the palate. Vanilla oak spice, smoke and raspberry compote and preserves on the finish. Full-bodied Californian Pinot Noir. This is one of four single vineyard wines from this winery and considered the most robust of all four. Gotta love that red melted wax seal: makes a great gift package. Pair with grilled chicken. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate and caramel on the finish from oak aging. Drink: 2016-2019. 212076 14.50% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Nielson By Byron Pinot Noir 2017, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Nielson By Byron 2017 Pinot Noir is silky, fruity and fragrant with earthy violets, bergamot, dried tobacco leaf and ripe blackberry aromas on the nose, vibrant with layers of dark fruit, blueberry, rhubarb, earthy, spicy and smoky on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Since the early 1980s Santa Barbara County has been recognized as one of California’s great wine regions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The cooler, mild climate and sandy soils are a perfect match for these varietals. Pour with grilled lamb chops or kebabs. Drink: 2021-2024. 438523 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. May 22, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review