2006 Sea Smoke Cellars Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Southing

2006 Sea Smoke Cellars Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Southing

94pts(WN)“Other Outstanding Pinot Noirs” Wine News December/January 2008

92pts (IWC) Saturated red. Powerfully scented nose displays sexy red and dark berry liqueur, candied cherry and a musky floral quality. Deeply concentrated black raspberry and cherry flavors are energized by tangy minerals and pick up rooty licorice and sassafras with air. Finishes with notes of black pepper and smoky Indian spices and excellent persistence. Josh Raymolds Nov/Dec 08  Stephen Tanzer's internationa Wine Cellar

90ptsWS: "Firm and well-structured, with a mix of spicy dried berry, currant, blackberry and blueberry, picking up a nice touch of mineral and sage and ending with well-integrated tannins. Drink now through 2012." - JL winery notes: The 2006 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir shows elegant fruit, a rich middle palate, firm tannins and Sea Smoke Vineyard’s signature cool climate acidity. Aromas of wild blueberries, violets and a subtle dustiness are characteristic of this wine. We recommend decanting thirty to sixty minutes prior to drinking, particularly if consumed before 2010. 100% Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills VINEYARD SOURCE Exclusively Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard This is a California wine.