I will start off by admitting that this is a cheap wine, $10-$12 at your local shop. However I'm spotlighting this one because it seems to be on the wine list at a high number of restuarants that I've been to over the last couple of years. My specific knowledge is on the 04, but the 05 has gotten as many raves for what it is...

This Ruby in color Pinot has some legs with black cherry and raspberry fruit flavors that finishes nicely with a nice balance of acidity and light tannins. This isn't a wine to let sit in your basement for 5 years, but is a fantastic crowd pleaser for company and has a nice balance of sweetness that will attract most levels of conesours.

If your looking for decent priced Pinot to have around the house for company I would certainly recoment it.