Description
We could have left it in the cellar for another year or more
the acidity had rounded out and I was feeling slightly less guilty about opening the bottle
provenance is king
resulting in varied and complex soils
Notes of citrus: key lime and grapefruit
Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Napa Valley We could have left it92 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,