Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Ten, Pinot Noir 2006 Fortified Earthy nose

Earthy nose

To this end

needs a few more years to reach 97 points

After vacationing in Napa in 1974

low tannins and long finish with great persistence

Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Ten, Pinot Noir 2006 Fortified Earthy nose96 Wine Enthusiast Only a Burgundian ideologue would find anything not to like about this mouth filling Pinot that captures the essence of Santa Rita Hills. Its as voluptuous as any Pinot in California, offering waves of ripe, fleshy cherries, red currants, licorice and smoky vanilla that just dont stop in palate appeal. For all that, the wine is elegant, silky and refined. Delicious now, although a little tannic, and will benefit from decanting and