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2007 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
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This medium-weight Pinot Noir reflects the depth and diversity of great Anderson Valley winegrowing, combining excellent structure and acidity, with layered fruit and firm tannins.
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir; Cooperage: 100% French oak Burgundy-style barrels (228 liters), 80% New Oak, 20% Second Vintage; Medium toast: Allier, Vosges and Tronçais Forests
Winemaker Notes
Sophisticated aromas of star anise, morel mushrooms and toasty oak segue to enticing ripe berry and bittersweet chocolate notes, underscored by hints of black licorice and truffle. A marriage of strength and harmony, this Pinot Noir should age very well.
Production
In 2007, a dry winter led to even growth and manageable canopies. The summer was cool, and lacked any major heat spells until just before Labor Day when we began the first of four “mini-harvests.” These mini-harvests allowed us to pick at ideal ripeness over a seven-week period. Although the crop was lighter than expected, the quality was excellent. While each mini-harvest offered fruit with its own personality, there is a lovely consistency to the dark, well-extracted and structured nature of the wines.
Other Notes
Released: March 2010
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2007
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Harvest Date
September 9 – October 25, 2007
Sugar
25.0° Brix
Acid
0.48 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.72
Aging
16 Months in Barrel
Bottling Date
March 2009
Alcohol %
14.5
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