Five California Pinots

One bottle each of:

2009 Estancia Pinnacles Ranch Monterey County

2010 Rodney Strong Russian River Valley

2011 Cambria "Julia's Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley (V91)(RP87)
Vinous: "Juicy, expressive and layered, the 2011 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard impresses for its silky fruit, perfumed aromatics and lovely overall balance. Absolutely nothing is out of place in a gracious, mid-weight Pinot with tons of near term appeal. A high-toned, floral-infused finish nicely balances the exuberant fruit. This is another fabulous value from Cambria." Parker: "A pretty, elegant and fresh effort that has loads of charm, the 2011 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard has plenty of sweet cherry, raspberry and spice to go with a medium-bodied, pure and supple feel on the palate. Juicy acidity emerges on the finish and the focus here is on beautiful Pinot Noir fruit."

2011 Belle Glos "Clark and Telephone Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley (WS92)
"Dark, rich and sharply focused on a dense core of blackberry, with floral scents and a loamy earth edge to the tannins. Deftly balanced, offering a long, pure and persistent finish. Drink now through 2020."

2012 Belle Glos "Dairyman Vineyard" Russian River Valley (WS89)
"Intense, with rich, dense, vivid dark berry, rhubarb and mocha notes. A powerful expression of Pinot Noir that begs for some cellar time. Best from 2015 through 2023."