2006 Palmina Barbera Zotovich Vineyard Santa Rita Hills

Full red. Darker berries on the nose than the Honea. More brooding and slower to open, eventually revealing blueberry and anise scents. Then surprisingly fresh on the palate, showing red berry and dark cherry qualities and a good jolt of refreshing acidity. Lively berry skin notes linger on the focused, youthfully tangy finish. This will need more time than the Honea.