1998 Domaine Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
The intensely deep garnet color of this wine forecasts the complex, enticing aromas of raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry notes coupled with hints of vanilla, oak spice, anise, and hay.
With a reminiscent gamay nose, bright raspberry, cherry, and blackberry flavors commingle with oak spice, leather, cedar, and clove. The wine's solid tannins and soft viscosity follow through the long, intense finish. Suggested retail: $50.00
Technical Notes
| % Blend |
PN Clone |
Block |
Vine Age |
Soil |
Trellis System |
| 13% |
Wadenswil |
1E |
7 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 39% |
Pommard |
19C |
5 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 20% |
115/113 |
19F |
4 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 27% |
113 |
19G |
4 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
Final Analysis: 13% alcohol; TA: 0.51 g/100ml; pH: 3.51
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation in removable top
fermenters. Punch down two to three times per day.
Aging: 16 months in French oak barrels
Production: 354 - 6 pack cases
Growing Season
The extended cold wet spring in 1998 reduced the number of pollinated flowers
significantly, and thus, yields were down 30-50% statewide.
A warm, dry summer growing season led to a normal canopy growth. With a reduction in clusters coupled with a normal canopy growth, the remaining fruit possessed intense aromas and flavors.
The weather during harvest was sunny and dry with small amounts of intermittent rainfall.
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