Tasting Notes
"Anderson Valley Pinot is hugely expressive. The 2007 offers delicate aromas of blueberry and cocoa, with underlying notes of tea leaves and flowers. Juicy flavors of dark bramble and plum, with a hint of spice and coffee, lead to a broad, sturdy finish." - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
Acclaim
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Steve Heimoff, September 2009
90 Points - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, Charles Olken, June 2009
The Place: Anderson Valley
A challenge from vine to glass, Pinot Noir can be a notorious failure … except in tiny, cool-climate pockets of the world where its subtle brilliance is revealed. The coolest and most northern source of our appellation Pinot releases, Anderson Valley has proven a remarkable site for Pinot. Vineyards are 10-15 miles from the rugged Mendocino coast, and vines struggle on steep slopes, developing complex, small berries. This fruit is unusually graceful, developing elegant blueberry and bright red cherry flavors … overlaid with delicate tea and layered floral notes.
Wine Stats
Appellation: 100% Anderson Valley
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Clonal Selection: 115, 667, 777, 23
Type of Oak: 100% French, 48% new barrels, medium and medium plus toast levels
Time in Barrel: 9 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
T.A.: 0.55g / 100mL
pH: 3.61
R.S.: 0.09%
Cases Produced: 1,800
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