The medium ruby-colored 2009 Pinot Noir Lot 21 is a bit more reticent than the Single Vineyard cuvee. It also displays less volume and complexity but is, nonetheless, a solid effort for enjoying over the next 4-6 years. Importer: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; www.winebow.com

Bright ruby. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet exudes strawberry and raspberry preserves, potpourri and a hint of singed orange. Lively and precise on the palate, offering subtly sweet red fruit flavors and an exotic rose pastille quality on the back half. Shows very good energy and finishes with lively acidity and a lingering raspberry note.

Other than a slightly burnt and stemmy nose, this is a nice Chilean Pinot. The bouquet deals tea, raspberry and crushed leaves, but as stated, also some burned rhubarb. Feels slightly syrupy and thick, with baked, herbal flavors of raspberry and strawberry. Falls off on the finish, where a bit of green enters the picture. ——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 86