2004 Perennial
Tasting Notes
Initial fruit aromas of raspberry, cherry and red plum are at the core of this wine. Hints of sandalwood, leather and lavender emphasize the complexity that the 2004 Perennial has to offer. Flavors of spice and plum are complemented by soft tannins and a crisp acidity. It finishes long rich on the palate. Delicious upon release.
Vineyards
Sourced from Sonoma Coast Vineyards including select lots from our estate vineyards high above the True Sonoma Coast.
Blend
76% Pinot Noir
15% Syrah
8% Pinot Meunier
1% Chardonnay
Harvest
Early to mid September 2004.
Winemaking
Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and fully de-stemmed 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 wet the caps of the fermentation and introduce air. Total skin contact ranged from 13-16 days with all fermentations being carefully basket pressed and put to barrel on light fermentation lees for ML. Racking was minimal with only one assemblage being done in the spring to allow the blend to "marry" in barrel for a few months before bottling.
Cooperage and Aging
100% French oak; 35% new. Time in barrel = 14 months.
Bottling
December 2005; 2020 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.61
- TA: .61 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.2%
Release Date
Spring 2006