Our last stop was the Laetitia Vineyard and Winery, which is practically right off the 101 freeway exit.  Laetitia produces seven different sparkling wines.  We started with the 2004 Laetitia Cuvee M ($25).  Half pinot noir and half chardonnay.  Citrus with a little yeast.  Nice, but not our favorite.  The NV Brut Cuvee ($22) is one-third each pinot noir, pinot blanc and chardonnay.  This one might be a little too approachable.  And the 2006 Laetitia Brut de Noirs ($28) lacked excitement.  But we really enjoyed the 2004 Laetitia Brut Coquard ($25).  Quite approachable, fruity with just a touch of yeast.

Luckily for our digestive system Laetitia also makes still wines.  Our favorite was the 2007 pinot noir clone 2A ($32).  Berries and chocolate on the nose, very nice fruit on the palate.  And, for those who are really into comparative tasting, Cambria also produces a pinot in clone 2A.

All things considered,  quite a successful trip.  We now belong to the Fess Parker and Kenneth Volk wine clubs and have a couple bottles of Laetitia cuvee in the frig.