2015 Pinot Noir

2015 Pinot Noir

$22.00

Wonderfully subtle and fruity, the 2015 Pinot Noir is a unique blend of two clones of Pinot Noir grown on two different vineyards we care for in the North Fork Valley. The two lots were field blended and fermented together, then aged almost three years in neutral French oak. With nuances of plum, violet, brandy, and wild mushroom, the 2015 pairs well with lighter meats (especially rosemary chicken) and all mushroom dishes. However, the 2015 Pinot Noir finds its true soulmate in the earthy chanterelle, which is found in the mountains not far from our vineyards.
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Description

Production: 135 cases

In the Vineyard

The 2014-2015 winter was very mild with no late frosts, offering a large crop. Throughout the summer, warm temperatures during the day were balanced by our cool alpine nights. The vines on both vineyards would have struggled to ripen a full crop. Therefore, again, the decision to drop a quarter of the crop on the ground at veraison. Grapes from both vineyards were harvested late from October 28th through the 31st.

In the Cellar

Brix: 21-23
pH: 3.59-3.63
Total Acidity: 5.0-5.5 g/l

Flavor very delicate, seeds fully ripe, juice temp 50 F.

The finished wine was pressed directly to neutral French oak barrels and aged for almost 3 years. In November of 2018, we bottled and the wine was held for 5 months of bottle age before a Spring 2019 release.

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