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Return to Wine Shop 2007 'Knoll' Pinot Noir Husch Vineyards planted the first Pinot Noir vines in the Anderson Valley, over 35 years ago, in a special place we call "The Knoll". These old vines thrive in an outcropping of sandstone with shale lenses-possessing good drainage, probably the hallmark of this block and one of the reasons the Knoll consistently produces high quality Pinot Noir. The Knoll overlooks the Navarro River and benefits from its cool night air. After hand harvesting, 75% of the Pinot Noir grapes were crushed and destemmed, while the remaining 25% were whole cluster, then fermented in small open-top bins. During fermentation the must was gently punched down three times per day, by hand. The lot was aged in French oak (50% new) for 15 months with minimal handling. The 2007 Knoll Pinot Noir exhibits aromas of cherry, earth, cola, as well as vanilla and just a whiff of cinnamon. This wine has a brilliant minerality on the palate along with cranberry, mocha and a wonderful spice characteristic. A touch of forest floor mingles well with the toasted oak to round the palate out nicely. The tannins are soft and supple. This wine will develop complexity and the Knoll's characteristic earth tones with additional bottle age. The knoll is an excellent wine to pair with mushroom dishes as well as roasts of lamb or beef.
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