the vineyard is in the santa rita hills, and the wine impresses with the classic structure of this fine coastal appellation. it's big, fat and chewy for a pinot noir, but despite the size retains elegance due to the fine acid-tannin structure. with the massive currant, black cherry pie filling and carob flavors, it should soften for the next six years.
Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard