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Wine Details
Price:
$25.00 per bottle
Description:
In 2003, I had a few fermentation lots that combined very well into a wine that reflects bits of Pinot personality from the entire county rather than the Sonoma Coast or the Russian River Valley. It has aromas of strawberry preserves, morello cherry, a hint of sassafras and well integrated oak that unfold into a very long, supple finish. Our first Pinot Noir that carries this designation, this is for those of you that have repeatedly requested a $25 Pinot Noir. Recently, I brought a bottle home for dinner, and Judi couldn't believe we weren't going to charge more for this. It is rare to find Pinot Noir of this quality for the price. I expect it to be at its best within a couple years from release.
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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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