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2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Our 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is medium-bodied, with flavors of dark cherry and blue and black fruit. This wine has an earthy and robust character which is complemented by subtle hints of oak from French and American oak barrels.
Winemaking Notes
Our Pinot Noir grapes were picked in the cool morning and were then destemmed, but not crushed, to retain a significant portion of whole berries during fermentation. After a few days of cold soak, the grapes were allowed to warm and then begin fermentation. Fermentation temperatures were monitored closely to achieve optimum extraction of color, aroma and flavor, resulting in a rich, smooth wine that maintains the earthy character of true Pinot Noir. Fermentation proceeded with several different yeast strains to give the wine a breadth and depth of aromas and flavors.
Technical Notes
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal Content: | Pinot Noir |
| Titratable Acidity: | 0.52g/100ml |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.06g/100ml |
| pH: | 3.74 |
| Alcohol Level: | 14.23% |
