title: Talisman 2004 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros)
description: This is Steve MacRostie's vineyard, located in the far northwest of the appellation, practically in Sonoma Coast. Their '04 strikes me as a little heavy and obvious now, but that may be a function of its relative youth. The wine is dry and crisp, with jammy raspberry, cherry, cola and spice flavors. Could do interesting things in the next 3–5 years.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Wildcat Mountain Vineyard