2002 Babcock Tri Counties Cuvee Pinot Noir

[dananne]

On bottle, it says the fruit comes from Santa Barbara (75%), Monterey (19%), and Sonoma (10%) -- though I realize that those numbers don't add up to 100%.

At any rate, almost purple in the glass, with garnet flashes around edge. Black plum nose, with a slight whiff of vanilla. Lots of plum on entry, both black and red, with some nice acidity, good Pinot texture, and a finish that includes cherry and cinnamon. Not a great deal of complexity here, but a nicely made sippin' Pinot with good fruit character. Decent P/Q at $16 a bottle, before mixed case discount. Alc. 13.8%. FWIW, WS 87 -- drink to '07.