Freeman Winery 2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast ($45) Silky and smooth with fresh black cherry and spice; savory and lush with notes of earth and toasty oak. 92

2010 Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch | 93 Points
Ripe, supple, deceptively complex and detailed, with vivid raspberry, black cherry and wild berry fruit that's long and persistent. Drink now through 2023. 320 cases made. –JL

2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley | 92 Points
Ripe, supple, deceptively complex and detailed, with vivid raspberry, black cherry and wild berry fruit that's long and persistent. Drink now through 2023. 320 cases made. –JL

High-scoring, low-production wines from around the world that may be difficult to find, but are worth seeking out: 2009 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast (94 Points), 2009 Pinot Noir Akiko's Cuvée, Sonoma Coast (93 Points), 2009 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (91 Points).