Taking house pinot recommendations

[dananne]

In another of my value pinot efforts, I tried this one again -- had tried it at a tasting, but this is my first crack at a full bottle.

2001 Leaping Lizard Los Carneros Pinot Noir
Appealing, bright cherry fruit and cherry nose. Some tea elements on the finish. Varietal character is there. Very crisp and clean, fruit forward. Nice QPR, it seems, and a fine summer sipper. Paid $9.99 at a wine bar/shop. Have tossed the bottle, so I don't know the alc. %. Of the wines I've mentioned above, I'd place it above the Brancott and below the Greyback. Probably a draw with the Villa Mt. Eden, if not just a nose ahead. Still partial to that Greyback for a bargain pinot, but I'll buy this again for variety, especially at the price.