2006 Breggo Pinot Noir Donnelly Creek Vineyard

The 2006 Pinot Noir Donnelly Creek Vineyard reveals a distinctive earthy, cinnamon, and Allspice-scented nose that was distinctively different from its siblings. A roasted herbal note reminded me of bay leaf. This is a more structured wine with higher acidity as well as plenty of intriguing fruit and spice characteristics. I couldn’t totally wrap my head or palate around this Pinot, but it is certainly excellent, possibly outstanding, just a very different representation of Pinot Noir. These wines were a remarkable discovery. Anderson Valley is becoming one of the “hot” new cool climate sources of not only white varietals, but also increasing quantities of high quality Pinot Noir. Breggo Cellars’ label pays homage to what used to be a robust sheep farming area, now replaced by grapevines. Winemaker/proprietor Doug Stewart is assisted by Ryan Hodgins, and together they have fashioned four brilliant white wines. Tel. (707) 895-9589