Martinelli, 2004 Zio Tony Ranch Pinot Noir

This is also a great wine, not quite on the level of its sister chardonnay though. When I first opened the bottle I was very disappointed, it was very acidic. After letting it breathe for about an hour, it softened up dramatically to reveal a very intensely flavored wine (all cherries and plums). A very sexy nose and a long lingering finish. The only thing I don’t like about this wine is that the alcohol content seems a bit high, two glasses and you are unsafe at any speed.