Another wine that has been mixed in quality is Beringer's Pinot Noir. There are now two cuvees, a Stanly Ranch and a North Coast offering. There are 10,000 cases of the medium ruby-colored 1996 Pinot Noir North Coast, an attractive wine made in the style of Saintsbury's successful "Garnet" Pinot Noir. It is a soft, fruit-driven example with hedonistic levels of black cherry fruit. Low acidity, subtle toasty notes, and jammy fruit make for a luscious style of Pinot. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735