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Rockroom Cooperative just grabbed three, count them, THREE 93 point scores in the new Wine Enthusiast.  Noted wine critic and blogger Steve Heimoff absolutely loved the Pinot, Chard and Syrah from Rockroom.  The best part is that the Rockroom wines from 2007 and 2008 are even better.  Rockroom has super colletion of wines going.  By the way, if you don't already read Steve's blog, you should.

2006 Hein Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley); $44.

(93) The dryness and length of this Pinot Noir make it especially recommendable. It just feels lush and important in the mouth, offering a wealth of cherry, raspberry, currant, mocha and spice flavors, with a meaty note of beef jerky. Should develop for a good six years in the bottle. —S.H.

2005 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County); $38.

(93) The vineyard is noted for the quality of its Syrahs, and this one is right up there, although as currently constituted, it’s a bit too young. Shows thick tannins and very ripe flavors of black- berry jam, cassis, cherry liqueur, melted dark chocolate, violets and a wonderful appliqué of cedar, finished with crunchy black pepper. Better by the winter of 2009, with slow-braised short ribs. —S.H.

2007 Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendocino); $38.

(93) This is a very fine Chardonnay. It displays crisp acidity that boosts and brightens ripe flavors of pineapples, pears, green apples and kumquats. Oak adds welcome notes of smoke, buttered toast and spice. Only 25 cases were produced. —S.H.

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