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This delicious Pinot Noir is sourced from the owner of the Durell vineyard, famous as one of Kistler’s most highly rated!  We love this new micro-production discovery because it combines the elegant minerality of Burgundy’s finest Pinots combined with seductively bold California fruit.

THE WINE INSIDERS “OUTSTANDING 94″ RATING: The Sand Hill “Durell” Pinot Noir 2005 is a deliciously elegant, well crafted Pinot that is both built-to-last and a candidate for the most perfectly food-friendly Pinot of the year! This is a classic boutique production Pinot featuring a full-bodied, powerful style but also has a seamless integration of dark berries, creamy oak, tannins and alcohol that is still restrained enough to let the delicate fruit shine. This beauty can be savored young, although we envision this wine hitting its peak in 5+ years. 94 points.