2002 Domaine Pinot Noir
 100% Pinot Noir Grapes Grown On Our Estate's Certified Organic Vineyards
Winemaker's Notes
Color: Ruby red, with shimmering light refraction qualities in the glass.
Aroma: Blueberry-plum, cherry, pomegranate, dried rose petals, cedar, nutmeg and cocoa.
Mouthfeel: Vibrant entrance, raspberry plum and blueberry with anise-white pepper spice, nice barrel tones showing tobacco & nutty flavors. Round mouthfeel with velvety texture - rich and full with hints of mushroom and spice.
Technical Notes
| % Blend |
PN Clone |
Block |
Vine Age |
Soil |
Trellis System |
| 46% |
115 |
16B |
8 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 27% |
113 |
19G |
7 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 16% |
Wadenswil |
16D |
8 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 7% |
Wadenswil |
4A |
6 years |
Bellpine |
Droop |
| 2% |
Pommard |
19C |
8 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 1% |
Pommard |
19E |
8 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 1% |
115/113 |
19F |
8 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
Final Analysis: 13.7% alcohol; TA: 0.57 g/100 ml; pH: 3.56
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation in removable top fermenters. Punch down two to three times per day. Yeast strains: (57%) Assmanhausen, (26%) F10, (17%) BM45.
Aging: 16 months in French oak barrels (35% new, 35% 1 year, 30% 2 year) - (72% Medium Toast, 28% Heavy Toast) Cooperage: Seguin Moreau, Rousseau, Gillet, François Freres & Dargaud & Jaegle. Light and medium toast staves.
Production: 2,120 - 6 pack cases
Growing Season
The 2002 harvest was, as usual, unique. Slow fruit maturity tested patience and trust with growers and winemakers.
At King Estate, we received our first load of Pinot Noir from a Willamette Valley grower on September 28th, with the fruit having perfect flavor and color precursors. The winemaking team was ready to begin the 24-hour production schedule. Then came the wait.
On October 1st -4th, the weather changed from sunshine to overcast and most vineyards needed an additional 3-5 days of hang-time for grapes to achieve balanced sugar, acid and tannin levels. The sun returned, and at King Estate we picked our first vineyard on September 30th and were finished by October 22nd.
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