Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 REGISTRATION be sure to decant it

be sure to decant it at least one hour before serving

game and smoke are layered into a huge finish that will require a measure of patience

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

producing smaller berries with more tannin

tangy and highly polished finish

Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 REGISTRATION be sure to decant 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,