> 2002 Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir
2002 Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir
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 A bright, structured Pinot with deep red color and blue hues highlighted by its great clarity. The flavors range from teaberry with a hint of cloves and Asian spices to black cherry and other fruits.
91 pts - PinotReport: “rich, lush cherry flavors, spicy with a hint of mushroom. A beautifully balanced Pinot with lush, silky texture.”
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Alcohol: | 14.4% |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Special Designation: | Estate Vineyards |
| Vineyard Notes: | Russian Hill’s Estate Vineyards provide a rich source of Pinot noir from various soil types and clones. Tara Vineyard, located adjacent to our winery on an easterly facing slope, is planted to Dijon clone 115. The soil is alluvial clay with a dark charcoal hue. Sunny View, planted to Pommard and Dijon clones 667 and 777, is located to our southeast in the Santa Rosa Plain region of the Russian River Valley. The soil there is a combination of clay and sand and the climate is foggier and somewhat cooler than at Tara Vineyard. The vines at both vineyards have slowly been brought to maturity, with harvests to date at two tons to the acre or less. Irrigation is minimized to ensure concentration of flavors and aim for eventual dry farming. |
| Year: | 2002 |
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