2005 PINOT NOIR
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Aromas of dried cherry, cola, & spice
On a medium-rich palate.

COLOR:
Medium Ruby

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Truffle macaroni & cheese, duck confit, vegetable risotto and medium-bodied cheeses.

FULL DESCRIPTION:
This medium-bodied red offers classic aromas of dried cherries, cola, and rose pedals. The palate confirms the nose and leads into cinnamon and cranberry flavors. A good length and ripe tannins make this an immediately pleasing Pinot.
PRODUCTION NOTES

WINEMAKER: Gilles Martin

GRAPE SOURCE: 100% Estate Grown Pinot Noir

HARVESTED: September 2005

YIELD: 4.01 tons per acre

FERMENTATION: 100% malolatic

AGING: 12 months French oak

ALCOHOL: 12.6%

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.0

CASE PRODUCTION: 275 (750ml)

BOTTLED: January 2007

RELEASE: December 2007

SUGG. PRICE: $21.99 (750ml)

PRODUCTION DETAILS:
The grapes were hand sorted, only 25% were destemmed and crushed, 75% were put in tank and whole clusters followed by a two day of cold soak. The fermentation lasted 10 days, with 2 times daily pumping over. The grapes were pressed keeping the best fraction of the higher pressings. The wine finished its fermentation in French oak barrels followed by its malolactic fermentation.