2006 De La Montanya De La Cain “Chanconne” Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 50 cases, $55 (approx). (Sampled from unlabelled bottle, originally labeled Sonoma Coast but RRV fruit included as well). A top-of-the-line reserve type bottling. · The aromatics are brooding and shy with dark fruits and spice lurking. Very plush blackberry and black raspberry fruit which needs time in the glass to blossom. Nicely spiced oak flavors as well. Velveteen texture, beautifully balanced. Plenty of potential, but needs time to come out of its shell. Reviewed April 7, 2008

Winery: De La Montanya Estate Vineyards and Winery
From article: Pinots from the Edge