VINEYARD
Kanzler Vineyard: 36%
Pleasant Hill: 17%
Guisti Ranch: 17%
Dutton-Manzana: 30%
HARVEST
Kanzler – September 11th-18th
Pleasant Hill – September 4th
Guisti Ranch – August 23rd
Fermentation Time 12 days average
Fermentation Temp 84° F to 88° F peak
OAK 31% new oak / 17 months
ALCOHOL 14.7%
pH 3.72
TA 6.00 g/L
14.7Beaune, France
AROMA
Deep cherry and blackberry accented with hints of mushroom and cedar.
PALATE
Boasting a black fruit profile, our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir represents the true terrior of the Sonoma Coast appellation. Hints of earth and leather offer depth while juicy cherry and blackberry make up the dark, rich structure. Hints of plum, shitake mushroom and dusty cedar round the finish.
Our 2004 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a blend of four vineyards; Kanzler Guisti Ranch, Pleasant Hill and Dutton-Manzana. All of these vineyards lie in and around Green Valley, which is one of the coolest climates in Sonoma County. This region produces exotic Pinot Noir, which is deep, complex and full of dark cherry, berry and clean earth components.
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.
A deserving pitstop along the Sonoma Coast is the picturesque town of Bodega. Made famous by Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” this little town is also known for incredible food from talented chefs focused on local, seasonal brilliance.
