Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Fortified Very enjoyable

Very enjoyable

Louis Benjamin and Charlotte

Compelling aromas of cherries and plums

unfermented apple juice is added to raise sugar levels of the still cider

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Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Fortified Very enjoyable92 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,