2001 Queen of Hearts Pinot Noir

[dananne]

Had another '05, and the little bit of bottle age did the trick. This has all the characteristics that you'd expect of a Santa Barbara Pinot Noir when paying 3X what this goes for. Bright ruby in color, with a nose of cherry and barnyard. Gorgeous satin-like texture delivers those pretty cherry flavors, nice acidic balance, and a bit of crushed raspberry on the finish. Earthy, loamy elements balance the fruit. Great QPR at $12. 14.2% alc. Once again, this will be our house Pinot, and it is our clear-cut favorite at this price point. Anne was very enthusiastic and will be buying much more.