Chronicle Cerise Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2006

Cerise Vineyard is located on a steep slope 800 to 1200 feet above the small town of Boonville in the Anderson Valley. As to be expected, the wine offers up smell and flavors of cerises, the French word for cherries.

Medium light, bright ruby red. Yes, cherries, flowers, ginger, vanilla and sweet spices. Very aromatic. Sweet on the tip of the tongue, then some alcoholic heat on the mid-palate. Finishes with a nice balance of fruit and acidity. Nice wine, still going strong.