2005 Litton Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
A very complex wine with aromas of wild raspberries, Bing cherry, sassafras, Asian spice and toasted vanilla bean. Rich, full tannins coat your palate with sweet berry flavors, clove, dried rose petals and mineral. There is a nice balance of acidity, complemented by the rich oak tannins and long, silky finish. A well-built wine of complexity and site expression that will develop well with further cellaring.
—Winemaker Bob Cabral
The Vineyard
Our Litton Estate Vineyard is nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley, half a mile south of the winery on Westside Road. With an opportunity to plant to our exact specifications, we selected clones of Pommard, Swan, 777 Dijon, Mt. Eden (UCD 37) and 828 Dijon, and chose five different root stocks to match the soil types. The vines are positioned northeast to southwest to allow for even exposure to the summer sun.
Harvest 2005
Following a labor-intensive growing season due to early spring rains, a cool summer and mild fall weather extended the ripening season in 2005. This long, slow maturation period permitted flavors and color to develop to high levels, and the absence of weather threats or temperature extremes allowed fruit to be picked at optimum ripeness. The fruit quality was extremely high, contributing to balanced and elegant wines with concentrated flavors and intense color.
Technical Notes
| Barrel Description: | 100% 1-year-old French oak |
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| Barrel Aged: | 14 months |
| pH: | 3.55 |
| TA: | 0.55g/100ml |
| Alc.: | 14.3% |
| Release Date: | Fall 2007 |
| Release Price: | $100 |