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TASTES: The 2007 'Rosella's Vineyard' Pinot Noir presents intense aromas of dark cherries and spiced plums, accompanied by complex notes of fresh flowers, tilled soil, tea leaves, cola and vanillin. A certain measure of spiciness shows in the flavors as well, with cherry and strawberry characters. The texture is gracious and supple at the front and the edges, tapering to a long finish with fine-grained tannins. 94+ POINTS THE WINE INSIDERS

HISTORY: Pelerin owners Chris and Cathy Weidemann met in 1994 while studying Viticulture and Enology at U.C. Davis. Amongst classes and exams, and while subsequently working in Napa Valley, they shaped their dream of founding a small artisan winery. The Santa Lucia Highlands (near Carmel/ Monterey Penninsula) ultimately provided the ideal location for the project: offering just the right combination of terroir and opportunity. While working in Monterey, Chris and Cathy were able to forge relationships with Gary Franscioni of Rosella's Vineyard, and Rich and Claudia Smith of Paraiso Vineyards, thereby securing access to what they regard as the best Pinot Noir and Syrah sites in the area. As an Assistant Winemaker for Newton Vineyard and later at Morgan Winery, Chris has honed his craft alongside winemakers John Kongsgaard and Dean DeKorth. He describes his winemaking style as a joining of John's focus on intense and dramatic wines with Dean's discerning sensibility regarding textural balance and complexity.