2007 Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Dark red, richly hued color. Cola, leather and white pepper are layered in the nose. Hints of tobacco leaf, dried herbs and oak subtly round out the fruit in the aroma. Flavors of spice, charred meats and sour cherries are dense on the palate. Finishes smooth and seamless with supple tannins. Drink now or cellar up to 3 years.
Vineyards
Our second release from the now 19 year old vines at Coastlands Vineyard. This vintage comes from the 1906 block. Nestled between the villages of Occidental and Bodega Bay at an elevation of 1200'. This vineyard is comprised of marine terraces uplifted by fault movement and influenced by the cool coastal climate. Vines have wood selections from the 15, 16, 2A, Pommard 4, and Mt. Eden 37. Coastlands allows us to show how Pinot Noir behaves on the other side of the mouth of the Russian River.
Harvest
Mid September 2007
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 punch downs (twice a day or less) were done this year in order to adapt to what nature gave us. Total skin contact ranged from 16-20 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
50% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 15 months
Bottling
March 2009; 102 cases produced.
This wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to retain its natural character.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.52
- TA: 0.62 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 13%
Release Date
Fall 2009