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2018
Pinot Noir
Helluva Vineyard, Anderson Valley

This single vineyard offering originating from the warmer end of the valley near Boonville is a blend of two clones of Pinot Noir: Pommard and Rochioli. Essences of candied apples, maraschino cherry, baking spices, and graphite, with nutty and herbal notes derived from inclusion of stems during fermentation. Marked by forward red fruit flavors including Bing cherries, rhubarb, black olive, and a hint of cinnamon spice on the finish. Finishing rich and supple with notable acidity lifting the red fruit. Aged for 10 months in all French Oak barrels (33% new). This library offering has aged gracefully, its tannins have softened enhancing its full and creamy mouthfeel. The acid in this wine has preserved its color and highlights its rich fruit flavors of ripe black plum. Barrel character has integrated nicely, on the finish it has complex notes of cinnamon, sandalwood, and a slight nuttiness remains from the whole cluster inclusion.

Cases: 445
Alcohol 13.8%
Titratable Acidity 5.6 g/L
pH 3.73
Residual Sugar 0.4 g/L