2006 Martinelli Pinot Noir Moonshine Ranch Vineyard

It's amazing to me how Martinelli can produce a pinot noir in a ripe style with 15% abv, yet without heat affecting the palate of the wine. Must be something to do with the more northerly location of the vineyard in Sonoma (?)...
In any case this '06 version drinks like a nice Pommard.... luscious, nicely aged cherry fruit, allspice and a very intriguing sous bois influence on the finish that contiributes to its expansive complexity... this bottle was really in a nice place for drinking now. 

Enjoyed with dinner at Joe and Katy Kindred's eponymously named restaurant in Davidson NC. 
Calabrian chile spiced oyster appetizer,  Morrocan inspired pork dish and tasty mushroom ravioli. 
Love this restaurant and the wine list is inspired (Katy , a certified Sommelier,  does an amazing job putting together an eclectic list). I mention this because chinato is on drinks list.  I don't remember the producer, but I had to try a glass simply because I have never had chinato.  Interesting stuff... enjoyed the front end, but its the cough syrup finish that takes some getting used to. Not entirely offensive but IMO an acquired taste.