Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Napa Valley dark fruit still present

dark fruit still present

provenance is king

resulting in varied and complex soils

the acidity had rounded out and I was feeling slightly less guilty about opening the bottle

Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Napa Valley dark fruit still present92 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,