  VINEYARD Appellation: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Yield: 2.8 tons per acre average Vine: 8 years average, alluvial sandy clay loan, irrigated Clones: 777, Cruz PRODUCTION 100 cases of 750 ml HARVEST Harvest date: September of 2009 Harvest Brix: 26 average WINEMAKING Hand harvested grapes — 100 % destemmed. Fermented in an open top T-bin. Cap manually punched down four times a day during fermentation. 3 days cold soak and 21 days total cuvaison average. Aged an average of 20 months in French oak barrels. 25% new oak from Tonnellerie Saint Martin. Bottled unfined and unfiltered on June 2nd, 2009. Bottle aged 5 months. Released on October 25th, 2009 WINEMAKERS TASTING NOTES AND COMMENTS
This vintage of our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir perfectly reflects the cool climate vineyards (in Russian River Valley) from where it comes. Bright acidity underlies the juicy red cherry flavors that predominate; but hints of strawberry and cranberry fruit add lovely high tones. Clean, attractive briary and floral notes mingle with hints of white spices and tea leaves. Moderate but sweet caramel and milk chocolate linger in the finish from the new Saint Martin barrel used for aging. The soft fine grain tannins of this vibrant and yet accessible wine allow for immediate pleasure. Enjoy! |