> 2006 The Farm Vineyards Pinot Noir
2006 The Farm Vineyards Pinot Noir
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2006 THE FARM PINOT NOIR
Russian River Valley
Much tighter than the flamboyant 2005 Farm bottling, this one should prove bigger as well, and for the time being its aromas of floral-accented strawberry, dry rose and dried orange peel lag slightly behind its
rich vanilla, smoke and earth notes. It is round, rich and firmly structured on the palate, showing polish and style, but plenty of tannin and strength as well. The finish is long and dense, with emerging cherry, boysenberry, vanilla and earth notes. This
is a very fine and obviously ageworthy bottling, but it may take a year or two to become as forthcoming as last years
version. 250 cases produced.
Don Gillette
Napa Valley Winery Exchange
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Acidity: | 5.3 g/L |
| Alcohol: | 14.1% |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Bottling Date: | July 30, 2007 |
| Oak: | 100% French oak, 30% new |
| Release Date: | January 15, 2008 |
| Time In Oak: | 9 months |
| Varietal Notes: | Clone 777 |
| Winemakers Notes: | These grapes were picked at night, hand-sorted and destemmed. They cold soaked for 5 days before going through whole berry fermentation receiving 2 punch-downs per day. Fermentation took 12 days in a open top 5 ton fermentation tank and were then racked to barrels. |
| Year: | 2006 |
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