Clos LaChance 2004 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

Vintage Notes:
Vintage 2004 in the Santa Cruz Mountains was a record-setting year, both in terms of quality and quantity. The growing season was perfect—a cool spring with mild rains and a few brief periods of high temperatures later in the summer. Towards the end of the season, temperatures dropped. But those who waited were rewarded. The fruit hung longer on the vine, developing intense, ripe berries with deep color and complex flavors.

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
Ripe strawberry, raspberry and cherry-cola aromas lead to hints of vanilla, brown sugar, nutmeg and cream. Flavors of boysenberry, cherry and cranberry fruit with spice, minerals and earth rounding out a medium/long finish.

Food Pairing:
Pinot Noir is a versatile wine pairing with many different types of food, including: Smoked Poultry (Chicken, Duck or Turkey), Wild Game (Pheasant, Quail, Venison or Rabbit), Grilled Leg of Lamb, Salmon and Humbolt Fog Cheese.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	Santa Cruz Mountains
Alcohol:	14.5%
Bottle Date:	February 2nd, 2006
Oak:	16 months in French Oak (40% new)
Released:	June 1st, 2006