title: Rutz 1999 Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino)
description: This vineyard straddles the cool-hot line between Anderson Valley and Alexander Valley, but in this vintage, warm weather won out. The wine is good, but too full-bodied, and wants the delicacy Pinot Noir demands. The flavors have a heaviness more akin to Syrah. —S.H.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Weir Vineyard