2006 Willamette valley pinot noir

Black cherry, cassis and black pepper aromas lead into a creamy, broad palate of fresh blackberry, red cherry and violets. A purity of both red and black fruits combined with round tannins provide a lingering finish of baking spice and vanilla.

Harvest Date:
September 13 – October 13, 2006

Brix at Harvest: 25.5

Finished TA: 4.6 g/L

Finished PH: 3.85

Bottled: August 2007

Cases Produced: 4,500

Release Date: November 2007

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

Vineyards:

12% Palmer Creek

14% Olenik

10.5% Carabella

13.5% Bella Vida

12.5% Goldschmidt

8.0% Rambouillet

4.5% Shea

less than 5% from Bethel Heights, Lia, Seven Springs, Revana, Zena Crown and Ana Vineyards