Loring Wine Company, 2004 Gary's Vineyard Pinot Noir

There are three things that make this wine quite unique. First, it doesn't have a cork, it has a screw top. Second, unlike other high end, small production Pinots you can actually find this one. Third, if you buy it and don't like it the Loring's will give you a free one next year. Each year when I get my allocation letter from Loring I am stunned to see the words, "If you have purchased a bad bottle of our wine, just let us know and we will send you a replacement. Do not worry about sending us the bottle back, we trust you". The screw top is a result of several years of cork problems that the Loring's have had. The wine is outstanding, a somewhat typical Gary's vineyard Pinot, rich, lush and as smooth as glass. The flavor is black cherry and plum. Good solid mouth feel, with a long smooth finish. And at one third the price of Kistler what else can I say. If you see it, buy it, you will love it.