Monterey County

he 2006 Kali Hart Pinot Noir is a dark garnet color with superb clarity. Aromas of blueberry, nutmeg, strawberry and plum are complemented by floral notes and spicy French oak. This wine, true to previous vintages, is fruit-driven. On the palate, the 2006 incarnation of Kali Hart shows lush flavors of cherry, blueberry and cola, with a hint of vanilla. The finish is long and dry, with a touch of sweet French oak. This wine is bright and supple, and is designed to be enjoyed in its youth.

Sleepy Hollow Vineyard® consistently produces Chardonnay fruit with intense tropical fruit character and minerality, exhibiting both richness and finesse. To further enhance quality, winemaker and vineyard manager Sam Balderas keeps yields low to increase concentration, and minimizes the handling of the wine to preserve the fruit’s natural essence. Selected from distinctive blocks of the acclaimed Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, the fruit for this wine is 100 percent barrel fermented in French oak and aged a minimum of 12 months on the lees to achieve a rich, toasty, complex character.

Fresh aromas of lime zest, nectarine, peach and apple combined with the perfumed vanilla and toasted oak. The flavors are very clean with peach, nectarine and citrus with subtle butter and vanilla toastiness, producing layers of complexity with an excellent balance of fresh fruit acidity and palate-weight.