2016 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir (Happy Holidays Etched)
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Etched Message: Happy Holidays
In 1996, building on the tradition of excellence they established at Duckhorn Vineyards, Dan and Margaret Duckhorn embraced their growing love of Pinot Noir and came to Anderson Valley to found Goldeneye. In the years since, Anderson Valley has earned acclaim as one of the world's greatest regions for Pinot Noir. Crafted predominantly from our estate vineyards and shaped by the influence of the wind, water and fog, this wine embodies both the elegance of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, and its deep, rustic beauty.
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir; Cooperage: 100% French Oak Burgundy-style barrels (228 liters), 60% New, 20% Second, 20% Neutral; Medium plus toast: Allier, Vosges and Tronçais Forests
Winemaker Notes
Combining the lush fruit of our warmer estate vineyards with the rustic elegance of grapes from the cooler “deep end” of the valley, this wine offers a beautifully complete expression of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. On the palate, lively flavors of wild strawberry and cherry are in perfect harmony, with terroir-driven hints of saddle leather, anise, pennyroyal and wild mushrooms, as well as notes of confectionary spices and vanilla from aging in the finest French oak.
Production
The 2016 growing season delivered another exceptional vintage to the Anderson Valley. Early and consistent spring rains provided for an excellent fruit set, followed by ideal summer temperatures, which brought the acidity and flavor profiles of the grapes into perfect balance. This sequence led us to begin harvesting our warmer estate vineyards beginning in mid-August, while a well-timed mid-September heat spike allowed our grapes in the cooler “deep end” of the valley to develop beautiful structures and lush flavors.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Harvest Date
August 24 - October 4, 2016
Sugar
24.5° Brix at harvest
Acid
0.53g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.79
Aging
16 Months in Barrel
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Enthusiast
92