A fragrant, cherry and redcurrant tinged nose with good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, slightly coarse tannins, touches of cranberry and cherry with quite a masculine finish.

Tangley Oaks Merlot is a well balanced wine, offering lush red berry and plum flavors along with notes of espresso.  Silky tannins and a lingering finish.

"Our most overtly fruity and exuberant Three SaintsPinot to date, the 2007 shows bright blackberry, crushed raspberry and subtle black tea notes. On the palate the wine is both vibrant and luxuriously rich, with decadent creamy blackberry flavors underpinned by satiny tannins and a blast of fresh acidity. Although our 2007 Three Saints Pinot will age well for up to three years, it would be a shame not to drink it now for its almost primal sense of gratification."

Just when you thought that all good Pinot Noir had to be expensive, we have located the steal of the year! The Coastal Vines Pinot has a superb nose of milky coffee, plum, and bright red berries. Long and juicy on the palate, its soft tannins and red fruit flavors make it quite agreeable! Enjoy with pasta, appetizers, or on its own.

Nose – This wine is a classic California Pinot Noir—lots of nice dark-berry fruit, toasty oak along with the “earthiness” that is only seen in the best Pinot. Mouth – The mouth of this wine is a stunning example of what Pinot Noir can be—rich, complex, yet full of bright fruitiness and spice. The predominant characters follow the nose—dark bramble-berry fruit, along with some bright cherry notes, toasty oak and a good hit of classic Burgundian complexity. Over it all is a bright balance of cardamom spice. The tannins are in just a little drying, sort of like chewing on a marigold, and offset the fruit nicely.