Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 REGISTRATION Winemaker Notes

Winemaker Notes

Performing better from bottle than it did from barrel

and the vines are planted on their own roots rather than rootstock

be sure to decant it at least one hour before serving

sour cherry and sweet cherry + orange rind

Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 REGISTRATION Winemaker Notes92 CellarTracker Bright red in color with the slightest fading at the edges. A lovely, fragrant cherry liqueur nose. On the palate the fruit is intense and focused, black cherries, strawberry. Round, polished tannins, nice acidity, great balance. Finishes long and bright. Drinking beautifully right now. I am impressed how these early Sea Smoke releases have held up and improved. 9 11 2020 92 CellarTracker Bottle still had some life in it. Full bodied,