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The 2006 Pinot Noir Nicholas Estate is more darkly colored and offers up mineral notes in its attractive bouquet. Velvety-textured, ripe, and layered, it is nicely balanced and has 2-3 years of aging potential. It should be at its best from 2010 to 2018.

Nick and Sheila Nicholas purchased their property and began planting a vineyard in 2001. There are now 28 acres in production with another 15 acres to go. Their first vintage was in 2004 and their first vintage of Pinot Noir was 2006 in which a total of 1600 cases were produced, all from estate-grown fruit. Considering the youth of the Anam Cara vines, the future appears to be bright for this family-owned winery. 91 Wine Advocate"