Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Fortified The fruit is nicely balanced

The fruit is nicely balanced by acidity and does not feel tired at all at the ripe old age of 34 years

if you are inclined to try a bottle now

smoked meat and pepper accents as it builds tension toward medium-grained tannins

Compelling aromas of cherries and plums

Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Fortified The fruit is nicely balanced92 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,