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Barrique Pinot Noir

VARIETALS
Pinot Noir

NOTES

VINEYARDS: This wine is sourced from several vineyards located in the Northern Russian River Valley and Sonoma Carneros. The Russian River fruit is located in the warmer end of the valley - and brings a ripe, lush and dark color to the wine. The balance of the grapes are sourced from vineyards owned by the Sangiacamo family, located within the Sonoma Carneros AVA - a much cooler growing climate that adds bright acidity and earthiness to the wine.

VINIFICATION: 70% of the fruit was destemmed and moved by gravity to open top fermenters. The remaining 30% was left whole cluster and added to the top of the destemmed fruit. The tank was chilled to 50F for a nice long cold soak to increase enzymatic extraction, then allowed to warm. Primary fermentation was indigenous, as was malolactic fermentation. The tank was pressed off just prior to dryness to preserve fruit and minimize harsh alcoholic extraction. The wine was transferred immediately to barrel without settling for added mouthfeel and complexity. The wine was then aged for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels, with 30% new oak.