2006 Huber Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills--3 Bottles

An opalescent magenta color first hints of the concentrated flavors of the vintage. Provide a good, aggressive swirl in your burgundy wine glass to unleash the bright cherry and dried strawberry notes of the wine’s bouquet. A first taste reveals additional notes of raspberry, smoke and peppery spice, all enveloped in a silky and soft texture. There is a nice lift of bright acid on the finish, which reinforces the cherry notes along with hints of cola and whole clove. We recommend decanting this wine and allowing it to breathe a little before tasting, and it definitely is a wine that shines with food.