2006 Griffin's Lair Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Great savory aromas and a dusty, earthy character show first on the nose of our 2006 Griffin’s Lair Pinot Noir, along with mushroom and fruit scents of plum, cherry, and even boysenberry. These open quickly to include nuances of smoked meat and Indian spice, along with a deepening and expansion of the fruit character. Good acidity and structured tannins mingle with the savory aspects from the nose as they continue on the palate, and these elements all compliment the back and forth drift between red fruit and dark fruit flavors. All of these components come together to great effect, creating a complex wine with a lot of nuanced layers that reveal themselves in varying combinations as it opens up through the long finish.