2006 Daniel Gehrs Limited Pinor Noir

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Santa Barbara County, CA Grapes from Santa Maria Valley
14.9% alcohol Label says the Limited Series represents their finest efforts bringing [us] wines of the highest quality and distinction. I purchased this wine at a tasting room in Los Olivos, CA on my trip to Santa Barbara County last October.

Deep crimson color; semi-transparent. Dark plummy nose with some kirsch. On the palate mixes kirsch liqueur with an herbal element and sweet fruit with an acidic tang. Interesting but maybe a little disjointed. I enjoyed it more the second day when it melded a bit and smoothed out. Should maybe be decanted for an hour but still served slightly chilled. I drank it with fried chicken and a tossed salad. I would purchase again given the opportunity but allow more aeration before drinking it.