2004 PINOT NOIR

Fruit divided into two batches and fermented separately with D254 and BRL97 yeasts as well as different temperature profiles. This Pinot has less lactic qualities than earlier vintages. Lots of fruit and wood, beginning to meld. A big Pinot but well structured.
Grape source Corona Vineyards, Sonoma Coast
Harvest date 09/29
Brix @ harvest 28°
pH 3.65
TA 6.2 gm/L
Alcohol 14.8%
Barrels used New French Oak (Mercurey Grand Cru)
Time in barrel 8.6 months
Filtration Rough
Bottling date 9/24/05
Bottles produced 534
Release date 10/15/05
Winery price $18.00

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