2006 DZ Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Bright, cherry aromas, perfume and blueberry are at the core of this wine. The south-east facing vines produce pure, pinot aromas with complex mineral, earth, and sage notes. Flavors are of plum and spice, cream caramel with soft tannins and crisp acidity. The finish is austere and complex. Can be aged for 2-4 years.
Vineyards
This is our second release from the now 8 year old vines at the DZ Vineyard, west of Sebastopol on the Sonoma Coast. The vines have wood selections from the 777, 667, 115 and Pommard. Flowers farms this unique Pinot Noir site with Dan and Linda. Our partnership between Pinot Noir and Flowers' farming philosophy has an extended family.
Harvest
September 27, 2006
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 punch downs (twice a day or less) were done this year in order to adapt to what nature gave us. Total skin contact ranged from 16-20 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
January, 2008
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.50
- TA: 0.59 g/100 ml
- Alcohol:14.1 %
Release Date
Spring 2008