You won't find a better California Pinot at this price. Deep ruby colour with a nose of raspberries, rust and sun-dried tomatoes.

Medium-bodied and dry on the palate, it offers flavours of black raspberry. 

Jekel Pinot Noir, 2011, Santa Barbara County, California, $19.95. Vintages #27268

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