2005 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten
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From 10 clones planted in the estate vineyard . Intensely fruity (black cherry, red berry, mulberry) and lush, though with keen acidity and complex graphite, mint and earth notes. Mouthcoating tannins. Rich yet moderated. (LM)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Josh Raynolds
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Deep red. Exotically perfumed nose offers a wild array of dark berry, cherry, incense and floral scents. Spicy red and dark berry flavors are refreshingly bitter but became sweeter with air, gaining a white pepper and baking spice character. Really stains the palate, finishing with outstanding cling and length. I was looking for oakiness but didn't find it. Curran noted that she's as meticulous as possible with her winemaking, leaving as little as possible to chance. As she put it: "Spontaneity isn't a good idea when you're making red expensive wine."