Pinot in 1997--Russian River Valley

[Bucko]

Now, continuing the Point, Counterpoint, let me give you my take on the RRV Pinots. W-S is overpriced and overrated IMO. Dehlinger used to be tops, but has become considerably oakier since 1994 -- I no longer purchase the wine. Rochioli is nice, expensive, and impossible to find. DeLoach is okay. My favorite wasn't mentioned by RC -- Swan. I love their earthy style of Pinot Noir, especially the Estate bottling.

Bucko