This wine has lifted strawberry and sweet ripe raspberry characters on the nose and palate. Subtle dusty overtones with a sweet smokiness help to make this a powerful yet elegant Pinot Noir.
2006 Hayman & Hill Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve Pinot Noir
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- 2006
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Percentage alcohol:
- 13.5 %
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Percent new oak:
- 100 %
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