Wines> 2007 Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir
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ORIGIN: Our 26-acre Red Hills Estate vineyard is a gentle south-facing slope ranging in elevation between 400 and 600 feet in the heart of the Dundee Hills AVA. On basaltic, Jory soils, it produces one of our finest vineyard designated wines. The vineyard contains 18-year old plantings of self-rooted Pommard clones as well as Dijon clones planted up to 4,800 vines per acre and is meticulously farmed utilizing sustainable practices, ensuring the highest possible fruit quality.
VINEYARD: The grapes for the 2007 Red Hills Estate were hand harvested between September 22 and October 6, 2007, from nine different blocks containing Dijon clones 115 and 777 on three different rootstocks. Low yields and cool temperatures during harvest contributed to the bright aromatics and focus of this generous wine.
WINEMAKING: The grapes were hand picked, hand sorted and fermented in both wooden and stainless steel open-top fermentors using an average of 8% whole clusters. The fruit was soaked cold for five to 10 days then fermented entirely by native yeasts under temperature controlled conditions. Vats were manually punched down one to three times per day during active fermentation. After limited post fermentation macerations and total tank times ranging from 18 to 24 days, the wine was sent by gravity to 63% new French oak François Freres and Tonnellerie Rousseau barrels for aging. After a total of 15 months in barrel and an additional month in stainless steel, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered in February, 2009.
TASTING NOTES: This wine lures with an inviting perfume of bluefruits and floral notes, manuka honey, clove and allspice. The palate is a mouthwatering amalgam of black cherry and blackberry with hints of exotic sandalwood, star anise and fresh korinjte cinnamon. This is a wine of integrity; alluring in its vibrancy, purity and focus, balanced in flavor and texture. From the attack, which is smooth and compelling, to the succulent midpalate and crescendo of a finish, this wine is a harmonious whole that keeps on giving.
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