1996 Signature Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
This brilliant, deep garnet Pinot Noir displays bright raspberry, blackberry, and currant aromas enhanced by hints of oak spice, potpourri spice, and face powder.
In the mouth, this beautifully balanced wine bursts forth with intense fruit flavors of raspberry, cherry, and plum that are nicely accented by notes of black pepper and nutmeg. With well-integrated oak and a solid acid structure, the wine's smooth tannins follow through its long, intense finish. Suggested retail: $18.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13.0% alcohol; TA: 0.60 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: 10-12 months in French oak barrels: 25% new barrels, 25% one year old barrels, 25% two year old barrels, 25% three year old barrels.
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 pinot noir fruit showed intense aromas, colors, and flavors.
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