2006 Andreen-Gale Pinot Noir
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Dark ruby color. Aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry and red plum with hints of mineral, dried herbs and orange blossom. Rich & well balanced in the mouth. Ample, elegant structure and lively acidity. Long supple tannins. Drink over the next 3 years.
Vineyards
Fruit sourced from our estate vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast appellation, including Camp Meeting Ridge, Frances Thompson and Sea View Ridge. As we continue to tighten the focus of terroir, this sixth release of Andreen-Gale expresses our vision of the Sonoma Coast more than ever. This vintage, 100% of the fruit was sourced from our estate vineyards. Our mothers would be proud.
Harvest
Early to mid September 2006.
Winemaking
All fruit rigorously hand sorted and fully destemmed with no crushing. Pre-fermentation "cold soak" 4-5 days depending on lot. Full native yeast primary fermentation. Punchdown frequency depending on tannin structure of the given clone and the dynamics of fermentation. Total skin contact ranged from 16-22 days depending on extraction and balance. All ferments gently basket pressed and put to barrel on full fermentation lees for ML. Minimal racking with only one assemblage (retaining "light lees") in early Spring allowing the blend to "marry" in barrel prior to bottling.
Cooperage and Aging
40% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total Time in barrel: 17 months
Bottling
February 2008; 3444 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.44
- TA: 0.610 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date
Fall 2008