An impressive Pinot at this price, the Sonoma Coast bottling from MacMurray Ranch (which has turned out to be a Gallo brand much more than a distinct, vineyard-based line of wines) is impressively stylish and interesting.

The fruit notes show both red and black cherry notes, with a pretty floral backnote and very subtle oak. Light but flavorful, this is very well made, and the modest indicated alcohol of 13.5% is actually believable given the wine's admirable delicacy. 

The 2006 Russian River Valley bottling under this brand is also good, but this is the one to choose if you can find it.
 
89 - Michael Franz