2007 'Reserve' Pinot Noir
In 2007, Anderson Valley had a fairly mild summer which was followed by an intense heat spike in September. Consequently the first round of harvesting the Pinot Noir blocks took place. However, a significant cool down allowed us to let a portion of the crop hang until late October and into November. After hand harvesting, approximately 75% of the Pinot Noir grapes were crushed and destemmed, while the remaining 25% were transferred directly to the small open-top fermenters as whole cluster. The must was gently punched down 3 times per day, by hand, during fermentation. Our reserve lot was culled from four vineyard blocks and aged in 50% new French oak for 15 months with minimal handling. The 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir has mouth-watering aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry and coco. More subtle undertones of sassafras, cola and forest floor round out the bouquet. The palate is full with flavors of cranberry, cherry, mocha, and cola; with just a hint of earth to round out this reserve bottling. The mouth feel is extraordinarily silky and lush. This wine can be enjoyed with a rosemary encrusted leg of lamb, an array of mushroom and potato dishes, as well as Thanksgiving dinner.
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