2004 Moon Select Pinot Noir
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Garnet color. Rich and elegant with red fruit aromas & flavors of cherry, blackberry and raspberry with hints of clove spice, mineral, slate and orange blossom. Austere mouth-feel with smooth tannins and crisp acidity. Settle in the cellar for 6 months and enjoy for many years to come.
Vineyards
A barrel selection from our favorite vineyard blocks at Camp Meeting Ridge, Frances Thompson and Sea View Ridge Vineyards. The clone selection includes a majority of the 2A, Pommard, Swan, Calera, and Dijon 777. This is the ultimate expression of the vintage from our Estate Vineyards. The soils are uplifted marine sedimentary sandstone and volcanic rock at an elevation of 1200–1800 feet above sea level.
Harvest
Mid September 2004
Winemaking
Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and fully destemmed 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 adapt to what nature gave us. Total skin contact ranged from 11-18 days with all fermentations being carefully basket pressed and put to barrel on full fermentation lees for ML. Racking was minimal with only one assemblage being done in the spring to allow the blend to "marry" in barrel. Mostly native yeast and ML with only small lots conducted using cultured burgundy isolates.
Cooperage and Aging
40% new barrels; 100% French Oak Total time in barrel: 15 months
Bottling
March 2006; 280 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.55
- TA: 0.571 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 13.8%
Release Date
Fall 2006