VINEYARD Gap’s Crown, Terra de Promissio and Walala
HARVEST Sept. 3rd to Oct. 9th, 2007
FERMENTATION Ferment for 55 days / 53° F
OAK 45% new French oak / 16 months
ALCOHOL 14%
pH 3.44
TA 5.3 g/L
AROMA
The wine shows focused blueberry, black cherry and ripe currants in the nose, followed by intense blackberry and cassis. In the background there is a dusting of cocoa and black plum.
PALATE
Dark red and blue fruits drive down the center of your palate and slowy melt into all areas of the mouth. Focused acidity and supportive tannins carry the rich dark fruit character towards the midpalate, followed by creamy black cherry and cranberry. The intense start is followed by a slow release of complex flavors and textures which lead to a long and lingering finish.
Our 2007 Rosé of Pinot Noir is comprised of 100% free-run Pinot Noir juice. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and then transferred to neutral oak barrels to add a layer of richness to pair with the clean acidity and pure fruit flavors. This wine is perfect for backyard sipping on the warm days this spring and summer
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.
