2001 Domaine Pinot Noir
 100% Pinot Noir Grapes Grown On Our Estate's Certified Organic Vineyards
Winemaker's Notes
Deep garnet hue with inviting array of blueberry and blackberry fruit aromas complemented by hints of oak spice. A bright entrance of strawberry and black cherry flavors commingle with vanilla, oak and cedar spice. Rich, velvety soft tannins will age gracefully through the years. Suggested Retail: $50.00
Technical Notes
| % Blend |
PN Clone |
Block |
Vine Age |
Soil |
Trellis System |
| 44% |
115 |
16B |
7 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 30% |
538 |
4C |
10 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 14% |
115 |
2B |
10 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 6% |
375 |
4B |
10 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 6% |
115 |
11A |
7 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
Final Analysis: 13.0% alcohol; TA: 0.53 g/100 ml; pH: 3.55
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 (30% new, 5% 1 year, 45% 2 year, 20% 3 year).
Production: 1060 - 6 pack cases
Growing Season
With a warm, dry spring, bud-break occurred during the third week of April. Once bud break began, the transition from spring to summer was smooth and quick.
Flowering followed during the second week of June while small amounts of rain replenished dry farmed vineyards throughout the month. Counts yielded approximately 100 berries per cluster, with 2-3 seeds per berry. Mother Nature gave us less rainfall and lots of sunshine, allowing Oregon vineyards to enter the veraison process around August 9th.
High-pressure weather patterns provided warm days and cool nights, triggering the transition to fall. Fruit was dropped 3 to 4 times to achieve cluster uniformity and increase flavor and color intensity.
Harvest commenced on October 1st and finished around October 18th, presenting Oregon wineries with clean, dry fruit that exhibited high sugar levels, balanced acid, beautiful color and intense aroma and flavor precursors.
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