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> 2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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Winemaker's Notes
A pleasurable blend to assemble, with more than 80% of the fruit coming from our Drake Estate Vineyard in Guerneville. The Pommard clone predominant in this blend is reminiscent of blackberries, plums, cloves, black truffle, cola and crème brûlée. The rich and broad tannins accentuate blackberry-plummy fruits and complement the creamy, silky, yet fat finish and concentrated berry /spicy flavors. I believe this wine truly expresses the classic finesse and sexiness that you should expect from a Russian River Valley pinot noir. Alc. 13.9%.
Winemaker Bob Cabral
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Appellation: |
Russian River Valley |
| Vineyard Notes: |
A blend of fruit from our Drake Estate Vineyard, Allen Vineyard, Flax Vineyard, Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard, Bucher Vineyard, and Litton Estate Vineyard. |
| Vintage Notes: |
For this wine, Bob selected hand-made French oak barrels, with medium-plus toast. The wine was aged for 10 months in Francois Freres, Troncais oak barrels, 40% new oak, 30% one-year-old, 30% two-year-old.
13.8% Alcohol, 0.59g/100ml TA, 3.59 pH
Released Spring 2007 |
| Vintage: |
2005 |
| Price: |
$42 |
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