1996 Reserve Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
This intensely deep, garnet colored Pinot Noir possesses the rich and concentrated aromas and flavors expected from a Reserve wine. Abundant with raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry aromas, hints of potpourri and lavender gently mix with subtle notes of hay and oak spice.
On the palate, flavors of blackberry, plum, raspberry, and currant are artfully accented by the wine's thoroughly integrated oak. Both rich and round in the mouth, this Reserve wine possesses a great acid balance, soft and smooth tannins, and a long, velvety finish. Suggested retail: $35.00
Technical Notes
| Vineyard |
% Blend |
County |
| King Estate |
28% |
Lane County |
| Abbey Heights Vineyard |
21% |
Yamhill County |
| Croft Vineyard |
20% |
Polk County |
| Hyland Vineyard |
19% |
Yamhill County |
| Temperance Hill |
12% |
Polk County |
Final Analysis: 13.2% alcohol; TA: 0.61 g/100ml; pH: 3.53
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation in removable top fermenters. Punch down two times per day.
Aging: 17 months in French oak barrels: 42% new barrels, 30% one year old barrels, 29% two year old barrels.
Production: 2,000 cases
Growing Season
The 1996 season was typical for Oregon, cool and clear for most of the spring and early summer with an average fruit set.
Good weather conditions continued through mid-August allowing for a slow, consistent development of fruit flavor.
Despite intermittent rainfall during the harvest season, the fruit showed intense aromas, colors, and flavors.
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