VINEYARD Kanzler Vineyard: 100%
HARVEST September 7 – October 2, 2004
FERMENTATION 19 days at 89 degrees F peak
OAK 42% new French oak
ALCOHOL 15.2%
pH 3.68
TA 6.4 g/L
AROMA
Profiles of blackberry, black cherry and rose petal supported by a rich, bold core of dark stone fruit and cedar.
PALATE
Bold blackberry and cherry are prominent with undertones of sweet spice, leather and cedar. A bold Pinot Noir, the Kanzler Vineyard exudes stunning depth, which lingers throughout the long finish. The dark fruit quality prevails, complimented with sweet oak, chocolate and floral notes, making this wine extremely complex and layered.
One thing is for sure, Kanzler Vineyard has a distinct terrior and produces fruit of exceptional quality. Our 2004 Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir is exotic to say the least. This wine is deep, complex and bursting with intense flavors and aromatics. Many distinct components went into this wine contributing to the many layers and complexity. Four lots were picked at the peak of flavor development, fermented separately and then precisely blended to create the most balance possible.
THE SONOMA COAST, WHICH OVERLAPS with the Russian River Valley and stretches all the way to the windswept edge of the Pacific Ocean, has emerged as a hub for cool-climate wines. The vineyards are planted using the finest modern clones and viticultural techniques and have rapidly earned the region acclaim for producing some of the world’s most extraordinary Pinot Noirs.
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