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We set aside the finest barrel lots of our Carneros Pinot Noir for extended aging to create our “Heritage reserve” Pinot Noir. Each vineyard lot was chosen to express its own individuality in harmony with the final blend. The result is a limited bottling that is as rich and powerful as it is graceful and charming. A bouquet reminiscent of roses, warm cherries and Kirsch liqueur leads to rich flavors of black cherry, cranberry, and hints of lavender, all finishing with hints of tobacco and spicy new oak. This wine is perfect for the collector’s cellar, and will continue to age gracefully for up to 10 years.

Varieties

• 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle Production

• 750 ml (Standard Bottle): 751
• 1.5 Liters (Magnum): 21
• 4.5 Liters: 1
• 3 Liters (Double Magnum): 1

Fermentation Notes

Fermented for 6 to 10 days in stainless steel punch-down fermenter, with cap submersion at
4 to 8 hour intervals. 40% aged 16 months in new French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges), and
60% aged 16 months in one to two-year old French oak barrels.

Technical Details

• Time in Barrels: 16 months
• % New Oak: 40.0%
• Total Acidity: 6.4
• Harvest Brix: 24.9
• Wine pH: 3.54