A very enjoyable Pinot Noir from a reliable producer, with ripe, rich cherry fruit flavor and an appealingly lush texture. My one concern is that the wine tastes noticeably sweet, with more sugar than I want in a wine to accompany most dinner entrées. A great many consumers, however, love this style. If you are one of them, you may well rate it higher.
MacMurray Ranch, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2008
By Paul Lukacs