Ponzi Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2005

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Winery:

Ponzi Vineyards

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

USA > Oregon > Willamette Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2015

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User Tags:  bright, stone fruits, herbaceous, spicy, spices, smooth, (tree) fruit, fresh, cherry, cherries 

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What to Expect

Oregon has only recently emerged as a source for premium wine and is winning fans over to their somewhat earthy style of Pinot Noir. With vineyards a bit cooler than most of California's, yet warmer still than Burgundy, Oregon's Pinot Noirs feature a synthesis of ripe fruit, ripe structure and transparency that draws on the strengths of both. The wines tend to have a touch of earthiness and a sense of transparency that many Pinots from California lack yet the fruit profile, full of dark berries, is decidedly warm-climate in nature.

Winemakers Notes

ARVEST 2005: 2005 was one of the coolest growing seasons in the last 10 – 15 years. A winter drought and early, warm spring resulted in bud break in mid-March. An ensuing cold spell slowed bud break until the first part of April, although it was still considered early. A fairly wet spring and moderate summer resulted in later ripening with October bringing substantial rainfall just when fruit was achieving maturity. Harvest was interspersed with rainfall and bursts of sun with windows of dryness dictating picking. This was a vintage for diligent vineyard management and experienced winemaking.Winemakers read more...were rewarded by this long growing season with intense fruit complemented by a freshness of acidity and structure that Oregon has built its reputation on. 2005 is being hailed as a "Classic Oregon Vintage.

FERMENTATION: All of the fruit was hand sorted and destemmed. Fermented in small lots with five days of cold soak to increase aroma and color, the peak temperatures reached 90°. The fermenters were aerated or manually punched down twice a day (for 12 - 20 days) before lightly pressing at dryness. This wine was aged in French oak barrels (30% new), for 11 months. It was racked and bottled by gravity without filtration or fining and was aged in bottle for five months before its release.    (hide)

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