1998 Signature Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
This brilliant, deep garnet Pinot Noir displays raspberry, cherry and plum aromas, with hints of oak-cedar, cinnamon and vanilla on the nose. With a soft, viscous round entry, cherry and vanilla flavors are accented by cedar and oak.
Beautifully balanced, with well integrated oak and a solid acid structure, this wine offers a long, soft, creamy finish. Suggested retail: $20.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13.2% alcohol; TA: 0.51 g/100ml; pH: 3.63
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 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 pinot noir fruit possessed intense aromas and flavors.
The weather during harvest was sunny and dry with small amounts of intermittent rainfall.
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