2012 Lea Pinot Noir

Looking at her 2012s, which were just bottled at the time of this tasting, the 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills is another winner. Perfumed and loaded with fruit, it offers up beautiful purity, vibrant acidity and a pure silk texture that’s hard to resist. Crushed berries, flowers and spice are just some of the nuances here and this has a decidedly upfront, delicious profile that will be ideally suited for drinking over the coming 4-5 years. Drink now-2018. These classy, elegant Pinot Noirs are made by Jennifer Lea Tensley (of Tensley wines). They offer outstanding, individual characters and are solid values. Tel. (805) 688-6761; www.leawines.com