Harvest DateSeptember 19, 2009 and October 7, 2009
Acid6.7
PH3.4
Aging11 Months in French Oak Barrels (30% new)
FermentationNative primary and malolactic fermentation
Bottling DateAugust 24, 2010
Alcohol %13.3
Wine & Spirits92
Wine Profile
Tasting NotesIntense flavors of pomegranate and red fruits with earthy undertones.
Vineyard NotesClones are Dijon, 115, and 777
Winemaker Notes2009 growing season was the coolest in over two decades. The vineyard produced mature fruit flavors at quite low Brix. This allowed us to pick early and perserve the natural acidity in the grapes. While nuanced and lovely now, this is also one for the cellar.