14 California Pinot Noirs

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From the Cargasacchi vineyard comes an intense yet elegant 2008 Pinot Noir.

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The 2007 vintage continues to shine as 2008 wines begin to appear

James Laube
Posted: October 19, 2009

The parade of California Pinot Noirs keeps on coming. This sampling is mostly from Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara, and you’ll notice a few 2008s are beginning to creep into the market, including one of our top-rated wines.

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