title: Talisman 2004 Thorn Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
description: The vineyard is in a cool area of this sprawling appellation southwest of Sebastopol, but the heat of the vintage shows in the wine's relative softness and ripeness of fruit. The cherries, raspberries and dates are almost, but not quite, cooked, bringing to mind a Fig Newton cookie. Scores high on the deliciousness scale, but it's not a wine for the cellar. Drink now.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Thorn Ridge Vineyard