A seamless blend of opulence and elegance, it is rich, broad and sumptuously mouthfilling, with compelling layers of luscious red fruit, cured meats, toasted oak and vanilla. Powerful, complex, and with exceptional tannin structure, this wine possesses excellent cellaring potential.
In 2007, a dry winter led to even growth and manageable canopies. The summer was cool, and lacked any major heat spells until just before Labor Day when we began the first of four “mini-harvests.” These mini-harvests allowed us to pick at ideal ripeness over a seven-week period. Although the crop was lighter than expected, the quality was excellent. While each mini-harvest offered fruit with its own personality, there is a lovely consistency to the dark, well-extracted and structured nature of the wines.
HARVEST INFORMATION
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Harvest Dates: September 9 – October 25, 2007
Average Sugar at Harvest: 25.9° Brix
3 Vineyards Harvested
VARIETAL CONTENT
100% Pinot Noir
COOPERAGE
100% New French oak
Medium toast: Allier, Vosges and Tronçais Forests
Barrel Aging: 16 Months
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.49 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH: 3.70
Bottled: March 2009
Released: March 2010
98 Points
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91 Points
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