This Pinot Noir was made in the traditional way; the grapes were sorted, 20% whole clusters were selected and the remainder destemmed into small open-top tanks. We cold soak the grapes for 7 days before letting the grapes begin their fermentation with its native yeasts. All tanks are punched down by hand throughout fermentation and then gently drained & pressed. It was aged in French oak barrels for ten months and was not fined or filtered. The wine is bright garnet in color with a dark nose of earth and plum. Soft tannin and acidity are balanced with complex notes of baking spice, dark fruit and game.

Technical Analysis

Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Appellation: Carneros

Grower: Robert Sinskey Vineyard

Winemakers: Chris Condos & Suzanne Hagins

Barrels: 100% French Oak Barrels (25% New)

Alcohol: 13.7%

TA: 6.2g/L

pH: 3.52

Production: 200 Cases