Juicy scents of raspberry, wild berry and rose petals rise from the glass. These aromas are followed by ripe and rich raspberry and strawberry flavors with just a hint of plum and blackberry. The wine finishes with nice acidity, integrated tannins, and touch of spicy, toasty oak.
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| Appellation: |
Sonoma Coast |
| Vineyard: |
Herrerias Vineyard |
| Harvest: |
October 4 - 14, 2002, Picked at 23.5 Brix, average |
| Barrel Aging: |
18 months in 60% new French and American oak |
| Winemaking: |
Hand harvested whole clusters that were cold soaked and fermented in small, open-top bins that were punched down twice daily through fermentation and gently basket pressed. Unfined and unfiltered. |
| Release: |
Fall 2004, Suggested Retail - $30.00 |
| Bottled: |
May 13, 2003 |
| Production: |
250 cases - SOLD OUT! |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.7%, pH 3.47 |
| Press & Awards: |
| Gold Medal |
"Best of Class" 2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
| Silver Medal |
2005 Savor Wine Magazine "North of the Gate" Wine Competiton |
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