Pinot Noir Carneros Stanly Ranch 2007

92 points | $45 | 3,259 cases made | Red

Supple, elegant and stylish, showing rich blackberry and blueberry fruit, with pretty loamy, earthy shadings. Gains traction and depth, ending with firm tannins and a pleasing mineral edge. Drink now through 2013.—J.L.

Pinot Noir Carneros Stanly Ranch Estate 2007

94 points | $45 | 185 cases made | Red

Perfumed floral, plum jam and black cherry and berry fruit is supple, elegant, focused and balanced. Long and rich, gaining depth, nuance and complexity. Drink now through 2013.—J.L.

Chardonnay Carneros Boonfly’s Hill 2006

95 points | $50 | 90 cases made | White

Deliciously complex, rich and layered, with a mix of fig, apricot, spice and smoky, toasty oak, all fanning out to subtle nuances and ending with a wonderful finish. Drink now through 2014. From California.—J.L.

Deep and complex, with flavors that build on one another. The mix of ripe pear, melon, hazelnut and spicy toasty oak turns elegant and stylish on the finish, where a honey note appears. Drink now through 2012. - J.L.

Exciting New Pinots From Saintsbury

James Laube: "... I also think that the next big thing in California Pinot will come from Carneros. This is a large appellation with thousands of acres of Pinot... I believe Carneros will soon be offering wines that will compete with the other top Pinot districts in the state..."

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