2015 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
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In 1996, building on the tradition of excellence they established at Duckhorn Vineyards, Dan and Margaret Duckhorn embraced their growing love of Pinot Noir and came to Anderson Valley to found Goldeneye. In the years since, Anderson Valley has earned acclaim as one of the world's greatest regions for Pinot Noir. Crafted predominantly from our estate vineyards and shaped by the influence of the wind, water and fog, this wine embodies both the elegance of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, and its deep, rustic beauty.
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir; Cooperage: 100% French oak Burgundy-style barrels (228 liters), 55% New Oak, 45% Second Vintage; Medium toast: Allier, Vosges and Tronçais Forests
Winemaker Notes
Combining the lush fruit of our warmer Anderson Valley estate vineyards with the rustic elegance of grapes from the cooler “deep end” of the valley. This is a rich and beautifully textured Pinot Noir with velvety tannins and bright acidity. On the palate, flavors of candied cherry and dark plum are underscored by deeper notes of forest floor. The finish is long and supple, with lively fruit and just a touch of French oak.
Production
At Goldeneye, we had the earliest start to harvest ever (August 13th), and our earliest finish (September 14th). In the Anderson Valley, early harvests are welcomed, as it can get very cold and wet by mid-October. After three vintages in a row of big crops, yields returned to near average levels, with the grapes showing phenomenal quality and purity. Because of the crop size and the early harvest, we had the luxury of picking all of our grapes at ideal physiological ripeness. As a result, the wines show all of the hallmarks of great Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, with equal parts lushness and beauty, mixed with savory notes, and a touch of wildness.
Other Notes
Released: February 2018
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Harvest Date
August 22 – September 24, 2015
Sugar
24.5° Brix
Acid
0.45g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.77
Aging
16 Months in Barrel
Alcohol %
14.5
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91
Wine Review Online
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Constance Bridgman
(Apr 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM)
This is the very best wine I’ve ever the pleasure of drinking. It took all evening to enjoy one bottle; with dear friends. Thank you so much for this lovely gorgeous wine.