2000 Pinot Noir Varietal/Style: Pinot Noir Origin: Santa Barbara/Santa Maria Vintage: 2000 Winemaker: Peter Brucher/Jim Yerkes Rating: 14/20 Retail Price: $27

Tasting Notes: A delicious fruity juice with good structure. It might be darker than the same stuff from France but not overpowering. Yes, you are chewing on ripe cherries, cranberries and other red fruits of sorts. Care has been applied to extract enough tannin and to deliver a long, progressive finish. (Date tasted 05/16/03)

Profile: Wine has long been a passion for Peter Brucher marrying art and winemaking. He and his wife Gayle, another artist, moved to the Central Coast region after experiences in Napa (Vichon Winery). Burgundy has been a focus for Peter, but he is now experimenting with Bordeaux grapes and releasing Merlot and Cabernet Francs wines at his small, crafty facility.

Address
Brucher Wine and Art
P.O. Box 1321
Pismo Beach, CA 93448
805-473-3532
www.brucherwineandart.com

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