10% discount for 6 bottles or more ($46.80 per bottle) 20% discount for 12 bottles or more ($41.60 per bottle) The Thorn Road Ranch vineyard (owned and farmed by Ted Klopp) sits on a Sebastopol Hills ridge at 1000ft elevation in the southeast corner of the Russian River Valley.  Perched above the fog line, the vineyard receives sun most of the day but temperatures are moderated by its location less than ten miles from the pacific ocean.  This wine takes full advantage of the unique micro climate, with a crowd-pleasing dark fruit profile yet racy acidity, all with only 13.7% abv! IWC Notes: Bright red. Seductive aromas of black raspberry, cherry compote, smoky herbs and Asian spices. Fleshy red and dark berry flavors are given spine by dusty minerals and complicated by candied rose and cola notes. Suavely blends richness and energy, finishing with echoes of cherry and succulent herbs. Already seductively complex, this has the depth and balance to reward at least another few years of patience. ~ 92 points

Arrives Next Week!  Cheers!  Whitney/Kari/Mike,  sales@benchmarkwine.com   707.255.3500

We have several other interesting California Pinots available now...

Alcina Cellars Pinot Noir Ramondo Vineyard 2005 ~ 3 @ $45 WS91, WA90 (In-Stock)
Alcina Cellars Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2005 ~ 2 @ $37 WS90 (In-Stock)
Alcina Cellars Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 2005 ~ 2 @ $37 WS91 (In-Stock)
Alcina Cellars Pinot Noir Silacci Vineyard 2005 ~ 3 @ $44 (In-Stock)
Alfaro Family Pinot Noir Alfaro Family Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $24 (In-Stock)
Ambullneo Pinot Noir Mastiff Cuvee 2004 1.5L ~ 2 @ $139 WA91 (In-Stock)
AP Vin Pinot Noir Garys` Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $40 (In-Stock)
AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $34 (In-Stock)
AP Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $42 (In-Stock)
AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $39 (In-Stock)
AP Vin Pinot Noir Rosella`s Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $40 WS92 (In-Stock)
AP Vin Pinot Noir Turner Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $42 (In-Stock)
Arista Pinot Noir Longbow 2005 ~ 1 @ $38 (In-Stock)
Arista Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2005 375ml ~ 1 @ $38 (In-Stock)
Artiste Reflection 2007 ~ 1 @ $64 (In-Stock)
Aubert Vineyards Pinot Noir Reuling Vineyard 2003 ~ 1 @ $315 WA96 (In-Stock)
Aubert Vineyards Pinot Noir Reuling Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $168 WA95 (In-Stock)
Aubert Vineyards Pinot Noir UV Vineyard 2004 ~ 1 @ $280 WA97 (In-Stock)
August West Pinot Noir Rosella`s Vineyard 2004 ~ 1 @ $55 (In-Stock)
Auteur Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge 2006 ~ 2 @ $52 (In-Stock)
Barrel 27 Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2005 ~ 1 @ $24 (In-Stock)
Belle Glos Pinot Noir Taylor Lane 2007 ~ 1 @ $37 (In-Stock)
Bjornstad Pinot Noir Hellenthal Vineyard 2005 ~ 2 @ $55 WA92, WS91 (In-Stock)
Bjornstad Pinot Noir Hellenthal Vineyard 2006 ~ 5 @ $39 WS90 (In-Stock)
Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vineyard 2006 ~ 15 @ $65 WA91+ (In-Stock)
Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Lindsay`s 2006 ~ 12 @ $64 WA90+ (In-Stock)
Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Rio Vista 2005 ~ 18 @ $51 WA93 (In-Stock)
Brogan Cellars Pinot Noir Lone Redwood Ranch 2002 ~ 5 @ $58 (In-Stock)
Calera Pinot Noir Reed 2006 ~ 6 @ $48 BH91 (In-Stock)
Calera Pinot Noir Ryan 2006 ~ 4 @ $35 BH91 (In-Stock)
Calera Pinot Noir Selleck 2006 ~ 1 @ $66 BH94 (In-Stock)
Capiaux Pinot Noir Widdoes Vineyard 2004 ~ 3 @ $40 (In-Stock)
Castalia Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard 2003 ~ 6 @ $40 (In-Stock)
Clark Brophy Pinot Noir Ashley`s Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $21 (In-Stock)
David Family Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2006 ~ 19 @ $54 (In-Stock)
Dehlinger Pinot Noir High Plains Vineyard 2000 ~ 2 @ $41 (In-Stock)
Del Dotto Pinot Noir Cinghiale Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $69 WA92-94 (In-Stock)
Del Dotto Pinot Noir Cinghiale Vineyard 2006 ~ 2 @ $75 WA90-92 (In-Stock)
Domaine Alfred Pinot Noir Chamisal Vineyards 2001 ~ 13 @ $22 (In-Stock)
Donum Pinot Noir Carneros Estate 2004 ~ 9 @ $49 WS92 (In-Stock)
Dovetail Vineyards Pinot Noir Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2006 ~ 3 @ $37 (In-Stock)
Drew Family Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Jaulama Potbelly Block 2006 ~ 2 @ $35 (In-Stock)
DuMol Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004 ~ 3 @ $59 WA90-93, IWC92, WS92 (In-Stock)
Dutton Estate Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 2004 ~ 1 @ $45 (In-Stock)
Dutton Estate Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch 2006 ~ 1 @ $45 (In-Stock)
Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir McDougall Vineyard 2002 ~ 12 @ $35 (In-Stock)
Echelon Pinot Noir 2003 ~ 1 @ $25 (In-Stock)
Eric Kent Pinot Noir Stilling Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $38 (In-Stock)
Eric Kent Pinot Noir Stilling Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $31 WS90 (In-Stock)
Eric Kent Pinot Noir Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $34 (In-Stock)
Eric Kent Pinot Noir Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2007 ~ 1 @ $38 IWC92 (In-Stock)
Etude Pinot Noir Carneros 2006 ~ 18 @ $30 (In-Stock)
Flowers Pinot Noir Andreen Gale Cuvee 2002 ~ 9 @ $48 WA90 (In-Stock)
Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2002 ~ 1 @ $49 (In-Stock)
Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006 ~ 1 @ $42 (In-Stock)
Flying Goat Cellars Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard 2005 375ml ~ 1 @ $41 (In-Stock)
Foghorn Pinot Noir 2006 ~ 1 @ $37 (In-Stock)
Foley Estates Pinot Noir Clone 2A Rancho Santa Rosa 2005 ~ 1 @ $40 WA90 (In-Stock)
Foley Estates Pinot Noir Pommard Clone Rancho Santa Rosa 2005 ~ 1 @ $40 (In-Stock)
Foley Estates Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa 2005 ~ 7 @ $36 (In-Stock)
Freeman Pinot Noir Akiko`s Cuvee 2005 ~ 8 @ $55 (In-Stock)
Freestone Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2005 ~ 2 @ $50 (In-Stock)
Halleck Pinot Noir The Farm Vineyards 2005 ~ 4 @ $42 (In-Stock)
Holdredge Pinot Noir Mazie Rose 2005 ~ 3 @ $52 (In-Stock)
Holdredge Pinot Noir Mazie Rose 2006 ~ 4 @ $50 IWC91 (In-Stock)
Holdredge Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2005 ~ 2 @ $31 (In-Stock)
Holdredge Pinot Noir Wren Hop Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $38 (In-Stock)
Holdredge Pinot Noir Wren Hop Vineyard 2006 ~ 4 @ $45 IWC90 (In-Stock)
J. Wine Co. Pinot Noir Nicole`s Vineyard 1998 ~ 2 @ $25 (In-Stock)
John Tyler Wines Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard 2002 ~ 14 @ $35 (In-Stock)
Joseph Swan Pinot Noir Great Oak Vineyard 2004 ~ 24 @ $31 (In-Stock)
Joseph Swan Pinot Noir Trenton Estate 2001 ~ 10 @ $35 (In-Stock)
Joseph Swan Pinot Noir Trenton Estate 2003 ~ 10 @ $35 (In-Stock)
Joseph Swan Pinot Noir Trenton Estate 2004 ~ 2 @ $39 (In-Stock)
Kalin Cellars Pinot Noir Cuvee DD 1994 ~ 2 @ $30 (In-Stock)
Kalin Cellars Pinot Noir Cuvee DD 1997 ~ 8 @ $61 WA91, IWC91 (In-Stock)
Kalin Cellars Pinot Noir Sonoma County 1997 ~ 4 @ $31 (In-Stock)
Kalinda Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2006 ~ 1 @ $15 (In-Stock)
Ken Brown Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2006 ~ 1 @ $31 (In-Stock)
Kenneth Volk Pinot Noir Santa Maria Cuvee 2005 ~ 24 @ $22 (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvee Catherine 1994 ~ 1 @ $177 WS93 nicked label (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvee Catherine 2005 ~ 2 @ $199 WA96, IWC94 (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard 1997 ~ 1 @ $134 WA90-93 (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard 2007 ~ 16 @ $129 WA91-93 (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Occidental Vineyard Cuvee Elizabeth 2002 ~ 1 @ $250 WA95 (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Occidental Vineyard Cuvee Elizabeth 2003 ~ 1 @ $250 WA92-95, WS93 (In-Stock)
Kistler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2003 ~ 1 @ $82 (In-Stock)
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gary`s Vineyard 2006 ~ 2 @ $114 WS92, IWC90 (In-Stock)
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2005 ~ 3 @ $159 WS95 (In-Stock)
Kutch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2005 ~ 1 @ $44 WS93 (In-Stock)
Kutch Rose 2006 ~ 2 @ $17 (In-Stock)
Londer Pinot Noir Paraboll 2005 ~ 8 @ $40 (In-Stock)
Longoria Vineyards Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard 2005 ~ 11 @ $44 (In-Stock)
Loring Pinot Noir Garys` Vineyard 2004 ~ 1 @ $47 WS91, IWC90 (In-Stock)
Loring Pinot Noir Ontiveros 2004 ~ 1 @ $35 (In-Stock)
Loring Pinot Noir The Llama 2004 ~ 1 @ $39 (In-Stock)
Lynmar Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2003 ~ 1 @ $47 torn capsule (In-Stock)
MacPhail Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $42 (In-Stock)
MacPhail Pinot Noir Frattey Shams 2006 ~ 1 @ $39 label tears (In-Stock)
MacPhail Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard 2005 ~ 2 @ $42 (In-Stock)
MacPhail Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $51 (In-Stock)
Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 1997 ~ 1 @ $342 WA95, IWC95 (In-Stock)
Marimar Torres Pinot Noir Don Miguel Vineyard 2005 ~ 6 @ $36 (In-Stock)
Martin Family Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2002 ~ 18 @ $19 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Bella Vigna 2003 ~ 8 @ $45 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Vineyard 2002 ~ 1 @ $79 WA90 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $48 IWC93, WS92 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch 2006 ~ 1 @ $61 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Moonshine Ranch 2006 ~ 2 @ $70 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Reserve Martinelli Vineyard 2000 ~ 12 @ $89 WA90 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Reserve Martinelli Vineyard 2001 ~ 12 @ $95 WS93 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Seven Mules 2001 ~ 12 @ $95 WS93 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Seven Mules 2003 ~ 12 @ $95 CT90 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Three Colts Vineyard 2000 ~ 12 @ $55 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Zio Tony Ranch 2001 ~ 1 @ $65 IWC91, WA90, WS90 (In-Stock)
Martinelli Pinot Noir Zio Tony Ranch 2005 ~ 1 @ $67 WS92, WA91, IWC91 (In-Stock)
Miller Wine Works Pinot Noir Kendric Vineyard 2006 ~ 3 @ $25 (In-Stock)
Mont St. John Pinot Noir Madonna Estate 2001 ~ 2 @ $20 (In-Stock)
Morgan Pinot Noir Double L Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $44 IWC91 (In-Stock)
Morlet Family Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2006 ~ 3 @ $78 WA93, IWC92 (In-Stock)
Moser Scharding Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley 2005 ~ 1 @ $34 (In-Stock)
Nickel & Nickel Pinot Noir Manzana Vineyard 2006 ~ 3 @ $45 (In-Stock)
Oak Savanna Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $44 (In-Stock)
Pali Wine Company Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Jalama Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $41 WS90 (In-Stock)
Pali Wine Company Pinot Noir Durrell Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $41 WS90 (In-Stock)
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2002 ~ 4 @ $42 WS91 (In-Stock)
Paul Mathew Pinot Noir TNT Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $23 (In-Stock)
Peter Michael Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge 2004 ~ 2 @ $128 WA90-92, IWC93 (In-Stock)
Red Car Wine Company Pinot Noir Amour Fou 2002 ~ 1 @ $69 WS90 Cracked wax capsule (In-Stock)
Renteria Pinot Noir River Ranch 2005 ~ 18 @ $33 (In-Stock)
River Road Pinot Noir Essence Russian River Valley 2006 ~ 1 @ $16 torn capsule (In-Stock)
River Road Pinot Noir Robbins Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $16 nicked label (In-Stock)
Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Reserve 1992 ~ 1 @ $50 WA92 (In-Stock)
Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Reserve 2003 ~ 1 @ $45 WA94 Torn Label (In-Stock)
Rochioli Pinot Noir East Block 2000 ~ 1 @ $174 WA93 (In-Stock)
Rochioli Pinot Noir Riverblock Vineyard 2004 ~ 2 @ $155 CT95 (Hold)
Rochioli Pinot Noir Special Cuvee 2003 ~ 4 @ $65 (In-Stock)
Rusack Pinot Noir Reserve 2006 ~ 1 @ $34 (In-Stock)
Rusack Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2005 ~ 1 @ $25 (In-Stock)
Rusack Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2007 ~ 1 @ $28 (In-Stock)
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Brown Ranch 2005 ~ 3 @ $34 (In-Stock)
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Garnet 2006 ~ 6 @ $17 (In-Stock)
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Garnet 2007 ~ 2 @ $15 (In-Stock)
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Lee 2004 ~ 3 @ $28 (In-Stock)
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Toyon Farm 2004 ~ 3 @ $34 (In-Stock)
Samsara Pinot Noir Melville Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $46 WA90 (In-Stock)
Sapphire Hill Pinot Noir 2005 ~ 2 @ $38 (In-Stock)
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Botella 2006 ~ 2 @ $89 WA90, IWC90 (In-Stock)
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 2005 ~ 1 @ $88 WS92, IWC91 (In-Stock)
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 2006 ~ 5 @ $79 IWC92, WS92 (In-Stock)
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten 2005 ~ 1 @ $89 IWC93, WS92 (In-Stock)
Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten 2006 ~ 1 @ $114 WS92, IWC92, WA91 (In-Stock)
Seghesio Pinot Noir Costiera 2005 ~ 1 @ $42 WS90 (In-Stock)
Siduri Pinot Noir Sonatera Vineyard 2004 ~ 1 @ $49 WA91 torn label (In-Stock)
Siduri Pinot Noir Sonatera Vineyard 2006 ~ 4 @ $39 (In-Stock)
Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 2006 ~ 2 @ $44 label scuffs (In-Stock)
Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard 2007 ~ 22 @ $48 PR97 (In-Stock)
Summerland Pinot Noir Edna Valley Kikazaru 2005 ~ 1 @ $20 (In-Stock)
Summerland Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $39 (In-Stock)
Summerland Pinot Noir Wolff Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $24 (In-Stock)
Tarius Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard 2001 ~ 24 @ $36 WA93 (In-Stock)
Thumbprint Cellars Pinot Noir Schneider Vineyard 2006 ~ 1 @ $35 (In-Stock)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir Cahill Lane 2001 ~ 10 @ $48 WA90 (In-Stock)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir Estate 2002 ~ 5 @ $43 (In-Stock)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir North Slope 2004 ~ 2 @ $65 WA94-96 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard 2003 ~ 1 @ $62 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast 2003 ~ 3 @ $42 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast 2004 ~ 1 @ $50 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard 2005 ~ 1 @ $64 IWC92, WA90 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard 2003 ~ 2 @ $69 WA91, IWC90+ (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Mendocino County 1999 ~ 2 @ $65 IWL92 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Mendocino County 2000 ~ 2 @ $65 CG91 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 1999 ~ 1 @ $65 WS91, IWL91 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County 1999 ~ 3 @ $43 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Vista Verde 2004 ~ 3 @ $65 (In-Stock)
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Neighbors 2004 ~ 3 @ $65 IWC90 (In-Stock)
Windward Pinot Noir Monopole Estate 2005 ~ 1 @ $55 (In-Stock)
Zepaltas Pinot Noir La Cruz Vineyard 2007 ~ 3 @ $45 IWC90, WS90 (In-Stock)

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Cheers!  Whitney/Kari/Mike,  sales@benchmarkwine.com   707.255.3500