Laurent and Danielle Montalieu acquired this high-profile vineyard in 2007; this is the first Hyland release under their Solena label. It’s a beautiful Pinot, with the elegance of Burgundy and the freshness of New World grapes. Fermentation in rotary barrels (for color extraction and tannin management) yields a silky, perfumed, feminine wine that penetrates subtly and lingers gracefully. ——P.G.(6/1/2010)—— 92