Here’s a great buy in Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County. It’s easy drinking, but also impressive for its delicious black cherry, blackberry, and plummy aromas and flavors, with nuances of spice and earth. You can enjoy it with a burger, pizza, or barbecued tri-tip. This delicious Pinot is a great value at only $23, available at Central Coast Wines in SLO.
This article appears in Oct 21-28, 2010.