Sea Smoke, Pinot Noir, "Southing", Santa Rita Hills 2005

Bright red.

Bright red cherry/cranberry, floral, citrus, meal and suave oak spice aromas.

Intense, spicy red fruit entry - very much a racy middle-weight. Shows a touch of heat (14.7%). Acidity keeps flavors under wraps right now, but I'm sure this will expand in the mouth with cellar time. Very classy, perfumed stuff.

Day 4 - Additional fruit depth today, along with a suggestion of strawberry coulis. Alcohol still intrudes on the back end.
I'd guess this will integrate with another 3-5 years in the bottle.



$65