You might not spot it from the street, but Steven Kent's sister winery is a hot draw for all things Pinot. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani finds out why the little known winery is quickly becoming the top Pinot destination around town.

Want to meet Tom Stutz in person? La Rochelle will be participating in a special Barrel Tasting weekend March 19 and 20. 

If you are looking to try one of La Rochelle's Pinot Noirs, check out some of these recent ratings featured in the Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2011 Buying Guide:

 90 points, 2009 Pinot Gris, Mark's Vineyard, $24
"Brilliant, mouthwatering acidity marks this refreshingly clean wine. It's very ripe, showing pineapple and lemon sour candy, papaya, green melon and vanilla spice flavors. Straddles the border between bone dry and just off-dry, although the honeyed sweetness might not show up officially. Great with Thai, Vietnamese and Asian-fusion fare."

90 points, 2008 Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow, $48
"A big, muscular Pinot, in the manner of this vineyard. It's dry but sweetly rich and dense in cherries, black raspberries, mulberries, cola and cedar, with thick tannins, The silky texture and bright acidity make it drinkable now, yet it should develop in the bottle over the next six years."

Source: La Rochelle website.