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* 2004 Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills
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Winemaking Notes
This small 16-acre vineyard has become one of the stars of the Santa Rita Hills appellation, thanks in large part to the ongoing research and diligent farming of owner Peter Cargasacchi. Planted in 1998, the property features Clone 115 Pinot Noir planted on 3309 rootstock. The vineyard is located at the extreme west end of Santa Rita Hills, where its proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes it one of the coolest vineyards in California.
Pinot Noir grapes clusters were hand sorted before being de-stemmed and gravity fed to fermenters. The must was immediately chilled for a pre-fermentation cold soak where the most beneficial extraction of color, aroma and flavor occurs. During fermentation, concentration was enhanced by gently punching down the cap. The wine aged 18 months in French oak barrels with about 40% in the blend.
Tasting Notes
This Pinot Noir is deeply concentrated, seamless and complex—the combined result of pure vineyard expression, cellar complexity and oak barrel infusion. Rich aromas of black cherry and ripe plum are underlain with an intriguing truffle character as well as hints of vanilla bean, cinnamon and subtle French oak. The flavors are enveloped in a luxurious texture with well balanced acidity that effortlessly leads to a long, resonating finish of intense fruit flavors.
Technical Data:
| Alcohol: | 14.4% | | Total Acidity: | 5.72 g/l | | pH: | 3.65 | | Residual Sugar: | dry | | Composition/Blend: | 100% Pinot Noir | | Appellation: | Santa Rita Hills | | Fermentation: | Open top fermenters | | Barrels: | French oak, 40% new | | Vineyard: | 100% Cargasacchi Vineyard | | Soil Type: | Calcareous clay and loam | | Cases Produced: | 142 |
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