2006 Moon Select Pinot Noir
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Deep garnet color. Cherry, violet, & pie spice aromas. Flavors of cherry, blackberry and raspberry with layers of clove, mineral & orange blossom. Rich and elegant. Firm structure with smooth tannins and crisp acidity. Drink over the next 5 years.
Vineyards
A barrel selection of our favorite blocks at Camp Meeting Ridge, Frances Thompson and Sea View Ridge Vineyards. The clone selection includes a majority of the 2A, Pommard, Swan, Calera, and Dijon 777. The soils are uplifted marine sedimentary sandstone and volcanic rock at an elevation of 1200-1800 feet above sea level. MOON is the ultimate expression of the vintage from our Estate Vineyards.
Harvest
Mid September 2006
Winemaking
Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and fully destemmed with no crushing. Moderate cold soaks (4-5 days), warm fermentations (85-90° F), and minimal punchdowns (twice a day or less) were done this year in order to adapt to what nature gave us. Total skin contact ranged from 11-18 days with all fermentations being carefully basket pressed and put to barrel on full fermentation lees for ML. Racking was minimal with only one assemblage being done in the spring to allow the blend to "marry" in barrel. Mostly native yeast and ML with only small lots conducted using cultured burgundy isolates.
Cooperage and Aging
40% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 15 months
Bottling
February 2008; 262 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.47
- TA: 0.61 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date
Fall 2008