Zepaltas Wines

"93 Zepaltas2006 Sonoma Coast La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir - This robust and full bodied pinot has layers of flavor, from nori to redwood to cherry plum. It’s rich and black without feeling heavy--there’s a meaty edge to the tannin, like peppery bacon, and a lot of refreshing acidity to keep it elegant. Substantial enough to take on a grilled steak, this wine’s impressive length would add its dark woodland berry flavors to the meat.”

-Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2008

"90 points Medium red, with a slight haze. Fresh red berries and pomegranate on the nose, with lavender and baking spices building with air. Zesty redcurrant and wild berry flavors are sharply focused and lithe, picking up sexy vanillin oak spice on the back end. Finishes juicy, brisk and minerally. Fans of full-throttle New World pinots are liable to be puzzled by this."

-Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

"Score: 87 There's lots of toasty, charry oak to work past at this stage, but also pleasant ripe cherry, currant and plum notes that will hopefully benefit from some bottle time. Best from 2009 through 2014."
137 cases made. –JL

-Wine Spectator 2008