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This Pinot Noir has aromas of cherry and raspberry with a hint of root beer. It showcases flavors of ripe red fruit, plum and molasses along with silky tannins and a very smooth mouthfeel. The light acidity is balanced with a nice oak influence that rounds out this full-bodied Pinot Noir. The finish is long and smooth with lingering flavors of supple fruit.
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Clones and single block selections
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
Swan, 667
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
September 2020
FERMENTATION:
Open top fermentation at 78˚F for 12 days
BARREL REGIME:
Aged in 40% new French oak barrels for 9 months
ALCOHOL:
13.4%
TA:
5.6 g/l
PH:
3.58
BOTTLING DATE:
May 2021
CASES PRODUCED:
176
The 2020 growing season featured a mild start to summer which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly. The region saw much warmer harvest temperatures which helped accelerate ripening and bring the grapes’ natural acidity into beautiful balance.
