RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY P I N O T N O I R 2 0 1 3
SPRING RELEASE
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2 0 1 3
The 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a
V I N E YA RD R D D E TA IILLSS
FFII N ISH I S H E D W INE IN E DETAILS
blend of vineyards that surround our Sebastopol
VINEYARD SOURCES: Castaldi, Big Pig, El Diablo, Gantz, Giusti, Graham, Jenkins, Keefer, Koplen, Lancel Creek, Lucky Well, Moonshine, Stephens, Thorn Ridge and Ulises Valdez
ALCOHOL 14.5%
home, which lie in cool areas throughout the Russian River Valley. This region’s climate is sculpted by the regular intrusion of cooling fog
PH 3.64
TITRATABLE ACIDITY 5.72 g/L
from the Pacific Ocean a few miles to the west. The fog usually arrives in the evening, often dropping the temperature 35 to 40 degrees from its daytime high. The fog retreats to the ocean the following morning. This natural air-conditioning allows the grapes to develop full flavor maturity over an extended growing season. The wine shows a range from bright red fruits to brambly voluptuous flavors, all
PRIMARY FERMENTATION DETAILS HARVEST DATES August 30 – October 7, 2013 COLD-SOAK TIME 5 days average FERMENTATION TIME 14 days average
hallmark characteristics of the appellation. The individual lots are all unique, providing
FERMENTATION TEMP 85° F peak
distinct aromas and flavors, giving the final blend broad complexity. AROMATICS: This layered, complex, beauty of
a wine shows rich aromas of wild anise and
BARREL PROGRAM PERCENTAGE OF NEW FRENCH OAK 41%
wisps of bergamot, mingled with the red and dark fresh fruit components of bing cherries, black raspberry, and a hint of rose petal. ON THE PALATE: Our Russian River Valley Pinot
Noir is pure, balanced, lush and focused. On the front are delicate notes of cherries and rose hips that blossom to cola, pomegranate and sun drenched raspberries, culminating with chocolate dipped oranges that coats the palate and lingers long after.
BARREL AGING 16 months
BOTTLING DATE January 14-16, 2015
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2 0 1 3
The 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a
V I N E YA RD R D D E TA IILLSS
FFII N ISH I S H E D W INE IN E DETAILS
blend of vineyards that surround our Sebastopol
VINEYARD SOURCES: Castaldi, Big Pig, El Diablo, Gantz, Giusti, Graham, Jenkins, Keefer, Koplen, Lancel Creek, Lucky Well, Moonshine, Stephens, Thorn Ridge and Ulises Valdez
ALCOHOL 14.5%
home, which lie in cool areas throughout the Russian River Valley. This region’s climate is sculpted by the regular intrusion of cooling fog
PH 3.64
TITRATABLE ACIDITY 5.72 g/L
from the Pacific Ocean a few miles to the west. The fog usually arrives in the evening, often dropping the temperature 35 to 40 degrees from its daytime high. The fog retreats to the ocean the following morning. This natural air-conditioning allows the grapes to develop full flavor maturity over an extended growing season. The wine shows a range from bright red fruits to brambly voluptuous flavors, all
PRIMARY FERMENTATION DETAILS HARVEST DATES August 30 – October 7, 2013 COLD-SOAK TIME 5 days average FERMENTATION TIME 14 days average
hallmark characteristics of the appellation. The individual lots are all unique, providing
FERMENTATION TEMP 85° F peak
distinct aromas and flavors, giving the final blend broad complexity. AROMATICS: This layered, complex, beauty of
a wine shows rich aromas of wild anise and
BARREL PROGRAM PERCENTAGE OF NEW FRENCH OAK 41%
wisps of bergamot, mingled with the red and dark fresh fruit components of bing cherries, black raspberry, and a hint of rose petal. ON THE PALATE: Our Russian River Valley Pinot
Noir is pure, balanced, lush and focused. On the front are delicate notes of cherries and rose hips that blossom to cola, pomegranate and sun drenched raspberries, culminating with chocolate dipped oranges that coats the palate and lingers long after.
BARREL AGING 16 months
BOTTLING DATE January 14-16, 2015
