Tasting Highlights: California Pinot Noir

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The Sta. Rita Hills are the source for many exceptional California Pinot Noirs, including Clos Pepe's.

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13 new California Pinot Noirs from 2007 and 2006 show the grape's success across the state

James Laube
Posted: February 16, 2009

California's parade of Pinot Noirs is shifting vintage gears, with more 2007 bottlings entering the market. Black Kite's Kite's Rest 2007 from Mendocino's Anderson Valley tops the charts this week, with a ripe, fleshy offering.

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