2006 Pinot Noir ~ Charles Vineyard ~ Anderson Valley
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2006 Pinot Noir ~ Charles Vineyard ~ Anderson Valley »
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| Winemaker's Notes |
We are very excited to add this new vineyard to our line up of Pinot Noirs. The Charles Vineyard is located in the center of Boonville, in the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. This vineyard is meticulously tended and contains a good selection of Dijon and Pommard clones. This wine is very approachable and is ready for drinking a bit earlier than some of our other Pinot Noirs. As with all of our Pinot Noir, we cold-soaked the grapes for three to four days and then introduced select yeasts. Once fermentation began, we hand-punched the must in open-top fermenters at least four times a day to keep the temperature and oxygen at the right levels for the yeast to remain active. Once fermentation was over, the wine was gently pressed and aged for 12 months in Francois Frères oak barrels. |
| Tasting Notes |
Light ruby red color with a nose of spice and floral scents. Cinnamon and fruit bombard the senses followed by strawberry flavors and smoky sweet oak continue into a long and balanced finish with sweet berry fruit and toast. This wine has great structure and balance with firm acidity, truly amazing depth, and lush, beautiful flavors. |
| Appellation |
Anderson Valley |
| Cooperage |
11months in François Frères French oak, 50% new, 50% 1 and 2 year old |
| Production |
750 cases 750 ml |
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