2001 PINOT NOIR

This wine started like gangbusters, including a great reception at the Eastern Pinot Noir conference. Its nose and balance placed it among far more expensive Pinots. Unfortunately, probably because of the high pH, it did not survive long in bottle and we recalled the production. Still, an amazing experience, however short lived.

Grape source Mahoney vineyards, Carneros
Harvest date 09/04/01
Brix @ harvest 26°
pH 4.0
TA 6 gm/L
Alcohol 14.3%
Barrels used Francois Freres-Tronçais
Time in barrel 16 months
Filtration Rough
Bottling date 03/29/03
Bottles produced 876
Release date 05/01/03
Winery price $18.00

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