88 Mirassou 1999 Harvest Reserve Pinot Noir (Monterey County); $15. Aromas of tree bark, root beer and creamy oak. Plum, cranberry and cherry all make up the palate, with wood and drying tannins coming on late in the game. The weight, which is medium at best, is pretty nice; it isn't heavier than the wine calls for. Best Buy.
88 Mirassou 1999 Harvest Reserve Pinot Noir (Monterey County); $15. Aromas of tree bark, root beer and creamy oak. Plum, cranberry and cherry all make up the palate, with wood and drying tannins coming on late in the game. The weight, which is medium at best, is pretty nice; it isn't heavier than the wine calls for. Best Buy.
88 Mirassou 1999 Harvest Reserve Pinot Noir (Monterey County); $15. Aromas of tree bark, root beer and creamy oak. Plum, cranberry and cherry all make up the palate, with wood and drying tannins coming on late in the game. The weight, which is medium at best, is pretty nice; it isn't heavier than the wine calls for. Best Buy.
88 Mirassou 1999 Harvest Reserve Pinot Noir (Monterey County); $15. Aromas of tree bark, root beer and creamy oak. Plum, cranberry and cherry all make up the palate, with wood and drying tannins coming on late in the game. The weight, which is medium at best, is pretty nice; it isn't heavier than the wine calls for. Best Buy.