Calstar Cellars Anderson Valley Londer Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2007

When last tasted on Christmas Eve, this Anderson Valley Pinot did not quite measure up against two very good Oregon Pinots, one from Chehallam and one from Stoller Vineyards. Tonight, I am ready to sing the praises of Calstar Cellars Londer Vineyard with qualities that seem to me similar to those of a fine Oregon Pinot. It is, of course, at an age at which bottle variation can occur.

Medium ruby, dark for a Pinot. Dark cherries, berries, peppery spice. Lemon peel and black pepper notes that remind me of a Willamette Valley Pinot. Excellent depth and concentration. Persistent flavors of fruit, spice and earthy minerals.