2008 Perennial
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Floral and toasty aromas abound in this year's version of Perennial; roses, blackberry, plum and anise. Savory flavors of black pepper, ripe dark fruits, and cassis make up the core with nuances of cocoa and cranberries for added density. Texture is rich and chewy with a lingering finish. Delicious upon release.
Vineyards
Sourced from our Sonoma Coast Vineyards including select lots from our Estate Vineyards high above the True Sonoma Coast.
Blend
- 62% Pinot Noir
- 27% Syrah
- 7% Pinot Meunier
- 4% Chardonnay
Harvest
Early September 2008
Winemaking
Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and fully de-stemmed 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 wet the caps of the fermentation and introduce air. Total skin contact ranged from 16-22 days with all fermentations being carefully basket pressed and put to barrel on light fermentation lees for ML. Racking was minimal with only one assemblage being done in the spring to allow the blend to "marry" in barrel for a few months before bottling.
Cooperage and Aging
100% French oak; 25% new.
Time in barrel = 11 months.
Bottling
August 2009
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.67
- TA: 0.55 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 13.7%
Release Date
Spring 2010