2001 Melville Estate Pinot Noir

Melville Winery is so committed to Pinot Noir that is has planted 11 different clones on its Santa Ynez Valley estate. This bottling is just delicious: silken in texture, tasting of lush ripe cherries and plums with a scent of rose petals and raspberries. At less than $20, this is a terrific bargain for dedicated Pinot fans. A wine this graceful goes with just about anything, making it a perfect bottle to pour for Thanksgiving.

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Region: Santa Rita Hills

Price: About $19

Style: Soft and silky Central Coast Pinot

Food it goes with: Just about everything

Where you find it: Mission Wines in South Pasadena, (626) 403-9463; Ventura Wine Co. in Ventura, (805) 642-9449; The Wine House in Los Angeles (310) 479-3731; Wine Exchange in Orange, (714) 974-1454; WineSellar & Brasserie in San Diego (858) 450-9557; and Woodland Hills Wine Co., Woodland Hills, (818) 222-1111. Also available at the winery, (805) 735-7030.