There’s a real liveliness to this wine, be it from the acidity or the minerality, but it is something interesting and worth getting your inner-Pinot-geek involved with. 12 months in French oak (10% new) delivers the telltale Pinot earthiness along with sour cherry and cran-strawberry – and the tannins prove to be a supporting player instead of intrusive.  Price: $40.00 – Rating: ****