2004 Camp Meeting Ridge Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Red fruit bouquet of Santa Rosa plum and raspberry overlayed with cardamom spice is immediately present upon swirling the glass. Aromas are accentuated with notes of cedar, vanilla, cola nut and minerals. Flavors of cassis, spice, and vanilla afford a silky texture and long, round mouth feel complimented by lively acidity and fine tannins. Enjoy now or cellar up to 5 years.
Vineyards
The blend this year was sourced predominantly (82%) from our meter x meter plantings, with over 70% coming from our Swan and Calera selections. These blocks stood out for the purity of their terroir expression and ultimately how their wines complemented each other in the final blend.
Harvest
Early September 2004
Winemaking
All fruit rigorously hand sorted and fully destemmed with no crushing. Pre-fermentation "cold soak" 4-5 days depending on lot. Full native yeast primary fermentation. Punchdown frequency depending on tannin structure of the given clone and the dynamics of fermentation. Total skin contact ranged from 16-22 days depending on extraction and balance. All ferments gently basket pressed and put to barrel on full fermentation lees for ML. Minimal racking with only one assemblage (retaining "light lees") in early Spring allowing the blend to "marry" in barrel prior to bottling.
Cooperage and Aging
100% French Oak; 40% new. Total time in barrel = 15 months.
Bottling
January 2006; 372 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.59
- TA: .59 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date
Spring 2006