Tasting Notes
"Our goal is to truly capture the Russian River terroir in the glass. The 2006 vintage gave us aromas of black cherry with hints of sassafras, clove and subtle dried herbs. The flavors center on dark lush fruit and spice,
which provide rich texture, broad, structured tannins and a lingering, juicy finish." - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
The Place: Russian River Valley
Making Pinot Noir is a bit of a fool’s quest. Its temperamental and fragile nature makes it a challenge from vine to bottle.
A notorious failure in many places, Pinot only reveals its brilliance in tiny, specific cool-climate pockets of the world.
Russian River Valley is one of them. Cool coastal fog rolls over the vineyards each day and the Pinot Noir ripens at a
leisurely pace in the moderate climate. Concentrated, small berries literally burst with flavor, wrapped up in heady spice
and plush, round texture.
The Stats
Appellation: 90% Russian River Valley, 10% Sonoma Coast
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Clonal Selection: Dijon, Pommard
Type of Oak: 100% French, 47% new barrels, medium, medium plus toast levels
Time in Barrels: 9 months
Alcohol: 14.6%
T.A.: 0.55g/100ml
pH: 3.56
R.S.: 0.05%
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