Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2004

Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines 15% Mondeuse. It might not be counted among the richest or deepest of the current crop of Pinots, but this well-defined and trim, brightly balanced bottling gets the job done at a very nice price. It shows a mild note of dried brush to its cherryish fruit themes, and its lively manner promises successful service with medallions of pork napped in savory sauce.