2008 Pinot Noir

2008 Pinot Noir

Layered aromas of berries, dried rose petals and spice. Silky palate, and a long elegant finish.

June 2010 ROJo Club selection.

August 2010 WOMer Club Selection

$34.00/Bottle
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Wine Profile:
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Varietal Composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Harvest Date: August 29 - Sept 11, 2008
Acid: 0.65g/100ml
Aging: 3.74
Bottling Date: January 2010
Alcohol %: 14.5
Tasting Notes:

Deep garnet color and layered aromas of berries, dried rose petals and spice. Silky palate of brambly red and black berry, black cherry and an element of warm earth and forest floor. Vibrant acidity, smooth tannins and fresh fruit flavors draw to a long elegant finish with rich espresso notes. Will continue to improve with three to seven years cellaring from vintage date.

Vineyard Notes:

Rhinefarm Estate Vineyard Estate grown, produced and bottled Sustainably farmed Huichica clay-loam topsoil with light stream gravel deposits 10 vineyard blocks of Pinot Noir harvested in 16 winery lots Heritage selection vines up to 40 years old Seven-year-old Pommard 5, Dijon 115, 667 and 777 clones Yield 2.7 tons/acre

Production Notes:

Night harvested by hand in 10 lots Each lot processed separately based on distinct profile Three- to five-day cold soak Yeast strains RC212 Concurrent primary and malolactic fermentations Each lot fermented ~ ten days with twice-daily, gentle pump-overs Pressed before dryness to complete fermentation in barrel 12 months in 100% French oak (40% new) Fine grain, medium toast Primary cooper Tonellerie Remond

Winemaker Notes:

In 2008, there was more springtime frost than usual, but we were lucky enough to not be greatly affected—unlike some of our neighbors. We found ourselves enduring erratic temperatures in May, with heat spikes followed by cool weather and very little rain. June and July brought heat in combination with smoke strewn across Northern California. Luckily, our grapes were not affected by the smoke to our north. While the harvest was busy at first, mid-September brought cooler weather which slowed ripening, allowing us to catch our breath, and finish out the season calmly. The strong 2008 vintage resulted in concentrated wines, full of distinctive character.

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

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