2005 De La Montanya Reserve Russian River Valley Pinot

14.2% alc., 46 cases, $42. · This wine has shed some weight since tasted last year for the better. It leads off with cherry, exotic wood and a hint of oak. Black cherries and brown sugar lead the flavor parade with healthy acidity around the core of solid but nimble fruit. Unlike a lot of reserve wines, it is not heavily extracted and over-oaked and retains an attraction for food. Reviewed September 10, 2007

Winery: De La Montanya Estate Vineyards and Winery
From article: DLM: Hidden Gem Off Westside Road