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Enkidu Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (2006)

What we think: The 2006 growing season, which produced ripe, rich Pinots contributed to the cola and brown spices in the RRV Pinot Noir. Attractive aromas and flavors of ripe raspberry, hay and sweet cream complete the wine. What we did: As with our vineyard designated Pinot, we added 15% whole clusters to the whole berry, destemmed fruit, which then underwent a four-day cold soak, involving a twice daily gentle pump over of the juice. Once fermentation began we punched down twice daily until fermentation was complete. After a three-day extended maceration we pressed to French oak barrels, 30% read more...