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2013 Wild Coast Reserve Pinot Noir

Wine Specs

Vintage

2013

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview

Harvest Date

September 12-26, 2013

Aging

10 months in 100% French oak; 50% new

Bottling Date

August 2014 - Unfined & Unfiltered

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Crafted to express the purity and character of the Calera Clone, the bright garnet hue heralds its alluring depth. Subtle aromas of rose petals, Bing cherry, and pomegranate soulfully integrate with warm earthy spice. The stunning silk and velvet luxurious texture is followed by vibrant, layered fruit on the palate and mouthwatering acidity. Raspberry and cherry flavors are warmed with the complex integration of forest floor. This youthful, finely structured Pinot Noir currently invites decanting and will age gracefully for years to come.

Vineyard Notes

After heavy winter rains, the spring was warm and dry, followed by a dry summer. The vines began growing quickly and fruitfully. To keep the crop load modest, we went through the vineyard three times to thin the crop and position the canes and the bunches. After an unexpected rainfall in mid-September, the vineyard had time to dry out before the harvest began. The Pinot Noir blocks were harvested between September 12 – 26, the Chardonnay blocks between September 20 – 22 and the Pinotage on October 1.

Winemaker Notes

The grapes for this Pinot Noir were handpicked during the cool hours of the night in 2-gallon trays. After hand sorting, the fruit was cold-soaked for several days and fermented in a combination of 5 and 10-ton tanks. The caps were punched down 1 or 2 times per day, depending on the stage of the fermentation. The wines were then barreled in a combination of 50% new and 90% neutral French oak. Throughout the 10 months of barrel aging, the clones and different vineyard lots were kept separate to maintain their distinct flavor profiles and structural components as blending elements

Other Notes

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