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2007 Goldeneye Estate Grown Gowan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Two miles north of the Confluence Vineyard in the heart of the Anderson Valley, our Gowan Creek Vineyard
sees appreciably more coastal fog. The unique terroir of this site brings together elements from both the
valley’s warmer regions and its cooler, northern “deep end”. Offering an ideal Southwestern exposure and an
array of unique vineyard blocks, Gowan Creek is planted to eight different clones of Pinot Noir, each
carefully tailored to a specific site and soil type. The powerful and expressive wine produced from these vines displays beautiful inky depth and robust, untamed fruit flavors.
Wine Enthusiast
93
Connoisseurs' Guide
92
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir; Cooperage: 97% New, 3% Second Vintage French oak; Medium toast: Allier, Vosges and Tronçais Forests
Winemaker Notes
Gowan Creek is the home to our winery and offers a perfect mid-valley winegrowing location that combines warmer Anderson Valley elements with coastal fog and cooling influences from the northern end of the valley. As a result, this wine displays lush extraction and a rich palate with voluptuous red and black fruit layers of raspberry, mulberry, blueberry and huckleberry. This juicy core of berry fruit is supported by excellent tannins and undercurrents of mushroom, herbs, charcuterie, violets and oak.
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
Vineyard Designation
Gowan Creek Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 9 – October 25, 2007
Sugar
25.8° Brix
Acid
0.50 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.66
Aging
16 Months in Barrel
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Enthusiast
93
Connoisseurs' Guide
92
