2006 La Brisa Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

The 2006 La Brisa Pinot Noir, our Sonoma Coast appellation blend, opens with a nose of herbs, blackberry, dusty earth, and mixed olives. As it breathes, the herbed aromas resolve into hints of sage and rosemary, and the fruit drifts further to the red end of the spectrum. Bright cherry, blackberry, and red plum fill the palate, along with herbed overtones and sassafras. The finish draws out with chocolate, vanilla, and cherry, along with the herbed, earthy notes of earlier, and as it opens up further over time, an essence of cinnamon even joins the picture. While there are dark fruit flavors, this year’s La Brisa leans more towards red fruit, yielding a fresh, bright flavor profile with good structure and a rich finish.