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2008 Russian River Pinot Noir Harvested October 6th at 1 ton/acre, 24.2 degrees Brix, 6.9 g/l titratable acidity, and 3.7 pH. clones: 40% 667, 40% 115 and 20% 777 (and a touch of pomard). 11 day cold soak, 5 day fermentation, and 27 day extended maceration. 14 months in French oak. In the Burgundian style ... earthy, multi layered, ruby color... Nose: pomegranate, cloves, cranberry sauce with strawberry liquor and light floral tones. Taste: black cherries and currants, nutmeg, anise, with a lingering coffee / dark chocolate finish. Balanced structure, silky mouthfeel. 14.0% alcohol, 0.2% RS. Bottled February 2010 @ 28 ppm SO2. 46 cases made. Price $27 per bottle. (Friends of the Winery wine-club" price $18). |
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