2005 Willamette valley pinot noir

Aromas of ripe red cherry, wild berries and blackberry with touches of cinnamon and sandlewood. Rich dense textured mouth follows the fruit and spice filled aromas. Juicy rounded tannins present a seamless lingering finish.

Harvest Date:
September 9 – October 22, 2005

Brix at Harvest: 23.5

Finished TA: 7.65 g/L

Finished PH: 3.65

Bottled: September 2006

Cases Produced: 1,900

Release Date: November 2006

Aging:
10 months in 35% new French oak, 30% one year-old French oak and 35% in two year-old French oak

Vineyards:

26% Palmer Creek

20% Carabella

15% Bella Vida

8.5% Goldschmidt

6.5% Dussin

8.5% La Colina

less than 5% from Bethel Heights, Shea, Seven Springs, Ana Vineyards