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Wine Details
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Started as an experimental lot of about 1 ton, very expensive grapes. Didn't get to cold soak due to fermentation in picking bins. This vineyard is in the middle reach of the Russian River, directly across the river from Rochioli. Same soils (Yolo), well drained, 25 year old vines with small production. Clones are not identified. A fantastic potential for wine from these grapes is evident, especially the 2002 in barrel, the luxurious lady of our Pinot Noirs. Light garnet in color, raspberry, cherry, light cinnamon and rose in the nose. Smooth and rich entry of raspberry, cherry and cinnamon sweetness. Finishes with a hint of green tea and rich light tannin. Great depth for a feminine wine, mouthwatering. Will continue to develop. Limited this vintage.
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Varietal Definition
Pinot Noir:
The name is derived from the French words for ‘pine’ and ‘black’ alluding to the varietals' tightly clustered dark purple pine cone shaped bunches of fruit. Pinot Noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler regions, but the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. It is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world, but is a difficult variety to cultivate and transform into wine. By volume most Pinot Noir in America is grown in California with Oregon coming in second. Other regions are Washington State and New York.During 2004 and the beginning of 2005, Pinot Noir became considerably more popular amongst consumers in the United States, possibly because of the movie Sideways. Being lighter in style, it has benefited from a trend toward more restrained, less alcoholic wines. It is the delicate, subtle, complex and elegant nature of this wine that encourages growers and winemakers to cultivate this difficult grape. Robert Parker has described Pinot Noir: "When it's great, Pinot Noir produces the most complex, hedonistic, and remarkably thrilling red wine in the world."
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