Mandolin, a small winery with large ambitions, is generating considerable attention for its stylish wines. With the luxury of drawing on top vineyard sources in some of the best growing regions of California, they are yielding balanced wines with bright fruit and a long finish. In fact, it is this characteristic that led to the name of the winery, the mandolin instrument, heralded for its brilliant tone and great carrying power, was the inspiration. With its maritime influence, CaliforniaÆs Monterey region has an extended growing season that yields wines with full flavor development and great acid balance. Mandolin Pinot Noir is a rich wine that features bright cherry and raspberry fruit with hints of spice, leather and cedar.