2008 PINOT NOIR SILVER LABEL DIAMOND COLLECTION
WINE DETAILS
| retail price: | $20.00 |
| club price: | $14.00 |
| available: | None |
| cases: | not available |
| formats: | 750mL |
| released: | May 1, 2008 |
| date profiled: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| region: | Central Coast |
| AVA: | Monterey |
| vineyards: | Various |
| estate fruit: | No |
| single vineyard: | No |
| brix at harvest: | 24.5° |
| alcohol: | 13.5% |
| fined: | No |
| filtered: | Yes |
| oak type: | 100% French |
| oak barrels: | 50% New |
| oak aging: | 12 Months |
| varietal | % | AVA | clone |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinot noir | 100% |
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Winemaker Corey Beck Notes
Our Pinot Noir grapes are harvested in the early morning hours, crushed, and then
cold soaked for 48 hours to elicit color and aromas. During fermentation, the grapes
are punched down four times a day to intensify flavors and extract tannin. Then, the
wine is aged in small French oak barrels.
Monterey experienced an outstanding 2007 season. Budbreak occurred later than normal due to a cold winter; however, in spite of the chilly temperatures there was little precipitation. As a result, the vines were not vigorous and produced fewer and smaller fruit clusters. The benefit of having reduced amounts of fruit is that the grapes become tremendously concentrated. In addition to having well-endowed flavor, the fruit is nicely bal ...more... anced by a crisp acidity. Our 2007 Pinot Noir is not only dark and bigger bodied, it displays a rich perfume and delivers long, intense flavors. A good match for beef bourguignon, lamb chops or wild mushroom ravioli.
Monterey experienced an outstanding 2007 season. Budbreak occurred later than normal due to a cold winter; however, in spite of the chilly temperatures there was little precipitation. As a result, the vines were not vigorous and produced fewer and smaller fruit clusters. The benefit of having reduced amounts of fruit is that the grapes become tremendously concentrated. In addition to having well-endowed flavor, the fruit is nicely bal ...more... anced by a crisp acidity. Our 2007 Pinot Noir is not only dark and bigger bodied, it displays a rich perfume and delivers long, intense flavors. A good match for beef bourguignon, lamb chops or wild mushroom ravioli.
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