> Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007 (3 Pack)

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007 (3 Pack)

Tasting Notes

“This wine has an elegant, pure fruit forward style with the brilliant intensity of rich mouthwatering Bing cherry, blackberry and spice. The luxurious density, beautiful structure and velvety texture on the palate are hallmarks of this vintage and make this wine a superlative example of Russian River Valley Pinot.”
- Don Van Staaveren, Winemaker

Vineyards

“The Picket Fence Pinot Noir is a harmonious wine grown in the Russian River Valley in Greenvalley vineyard on Westside Road where consistent warm days and cool evenings create the ideal climate for growing Burgundian varietals. The Pinot Noir grapes are hand harvested at night, a labor intensive process that helps retain the freshness and acidity so crucial to well balanced Pinot Noir.”
- Pete Opatz, Vineyard Manager

Vintage

The 2007 season was spectacular with temperate conditions. It was much drier and cooler overall with a heat spike in late August. This produced smaller, more concentrated fruit and the grapes benefited from the added "hang time" at the end of the season with good Brix at harvest.

Fermentation & Aging

After the optimal short run to the winery the bright grapes were sorted and pressed gently, the juice was fermented in small, open-top tanks then aged in 50% new French oak. Winemaker Don Van Staaveren specified medium plus toast to give the wine warmth and richness.

Technical Data