Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir 2009

 This Pinot is pure and very tasty, with good acidity and no excess alcohol or ripeness to muddy its delicate flavors.  Very subtle wood leaves just a hint of spice around the edges of red and black cherry fruit.  Although it is not yet very complex, it is stylish and admirably fresh, and will develop additional aromatic nuances if permitted to age for five years.