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Return to Wine Shop 2009 'Reserve' Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, in 2009, was in the midst of yet another drought year. Consequently, the vines endured more water stress than usual, which actually helped the clusters become better developed and produced superb fruit. We hand-picked the fruit during the cool mornings of late September and early October. After hand harvesting, approximately 75% of the Pinot Noir grapes were crushed and destemmed, while the remaining 25% were transferred directly to the small open-top fermenters as whole clusters. The must was gently punched down 3 times per day, by hand, during fermentation. Our reserve lot was culled from four vineyard blocks and aged in 50% new French oak for 17 months with minimal handling. The 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir has mouth-watering aromas of cranberry, pomegranate and coffee. More subtle undertones of sassafras and forest floor round out the bouquet. The palate is full with flavors of cranberry, cherry, mocha, and cola; with just a hint of earth rounding out this reserve bottling. The mouth feel is extraordinarily velvety and lush. This wine can be enjoyed with a rosemary encrusted leg of lamb, an array of mushroom and potato dishes, as well as Thanksgiving dinner.
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