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The 2006 Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir possesses very complex aromatics. It is hard to find wines with a combination of fruit, spice and floral notes. The fruit-driven notes are the most forward with raspberry and black cherry up front. More subtle are the baking spices, especially clove aromas. Also, hints of purple rose petals seem to weave in and out. The palate broadens out quickly with tight-grained tannins framing the wine. The tannins turn more velvety as they taper off to a long, fine finish. 2006 is another good year for acid levels, providing great balance to the fullbodied texture. —Jeff Pisoni, Winemaker