2006 Figge Pinot Noir Pelio Vineyard Monterey

(93 Points) 2006 Pinot Noir Pelio Vineyard, Carmel Valley Medium-dark ruby color and not quite as brilliant as the Paraiso. Pelio is a cooler vineyard than Paraiso and the wine shows that with crisper, more angular aromas of cherry and black fruit. Slightly more acidic and tannic than the Paraiso, this is a more restrained wine. Black fruit flavors and some pine and cedar notes emerge on the long, dry finish. Wine News June/July 2008