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2007 YNOT Wine Co Pinot Noir

2007 YNOT Wine Co Pinot Noir

A native of Seattle, Norman Yost is a veteran winemaker in Santa Barbara County whose label specializes in limited quantities of vineyard designated Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast. He crafts his beautiful Pinot Noirs in a small winery in the Lompoc ghetto. He began his career in the famed Napa Valley and then at various wineries in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, Western Australia and the Russian River of Sonoma County, CA.

Rating: 4.0 out of 7 on the Mastro Scale
90 points

Appellation:
Santa Barbara County, California

Grape Varietals:
100% Pinot Noir

Flavors & Aromas:
Aromas of cherry, violet and rose petal

When to Drink:
Now through 2013

Food pairing suggestions:
Ham, game birds, grilled beef and lamb

2007 Hess Collection Chardonnay Su?Skol

2007 Hess Collection Chardonnay Su?Skol

The Su?skol Vineyard benefits from its proximity to the San Francisco Bay. The vineyard is named for the native American Su?skol people. All Hess Estate vineyards are sustainably farmed in accordance with our founder, Donald Hess? philosophy; ?nurture the land, return what you take.? The bright acidity and creamy mouth feel are well-balanced in the mid-palate. 30% new French oak gives a hint of vanilla in the background.

Rating: 4.5 out of 7 on the Mastro Scale
90 points

Appellation:
Napa Valley, California

Grape Varietals:
100% Chardonnay

Flavors & Aromas:
Flavors of lemon, orange zest, tropical flavors

When to Drink:
Now through 2013

Food pairing suggestions:
Oysters, Shellfish, Salmon, Bouillabaisse