aged in small foudres for fourteen months
but little in the way of typical Napa Valley fruit
racy and incisive
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Galets Blonds includes 90% Grenache from nearly 100-year-old vines blended with 10% Syrah from the renowned sector in the eastern part of the appellation known as Le Crau
Full in body and an uber long finish
Sea Smoke, Santa Rita HIlls, Botella, Pinot Noir 2006 Gewurztraminer aged in small foudres for92 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,