Toluca Lane Pinot noir 06 was An Avalon Wine of the Week!
Lush and densely packed with big blackberry and black cherry notes. Silky and mouth-coating, the flavors just keep coming and bombard the mouth with intense juicy black plum and little bursts of bramble. Layered throughout is a background note of earth and creamy bits of caramel. This is truly a 2006 Pinot worth getting excited about. Enjoy it now, there is no need to cellar this wine.
From the winery:
The Toluca Lane Pinot noir 06 nose begins with a soft floral quality redolent of roses -- pink roses, soft vanilla aromas and a suggestion of caramel. The mid-palate flavors have hints of black raspberries, followed by chocolate and caramel. The structured finish is balanced and long with a delicate array of allspice, cassis, caramel and a nuance of white pepper. - the winery
An Avalon "Insiders" Pinot noir Club selection for June 2008