Sanford Pinot Noir 2005

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Winery:

Sanford

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

USA > California > Santa Barbara

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2013

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User Tags:  spices, supple, clove, pepper, bramble fruits, resinous, wildberry, spicy, licorice, oak 

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What to Expect

California has long struggled with Pinot Noir. Finding the right vineyards for this most fickle of grape, one that enjoys a cool growing season yet needs warmth close to harvest to fully ripen, has proven a challenge in such a sunny state. Cooler areas eventually became identified; the Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley and Mendocino's Anderson valley are all prime spots for Pinot Noir in California. Unlike the lighter colored and sometimes delicate Pinots of Burgundy, California produces many rich, deep Pinots full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor frequently adding complexity.

Winemakers Notes

This flagship wine showcases grapes from the Sanford & Benedict, La Rinconada and El Jabali vineyards. This traditional Pinot Noir pairs well with salmon, quail and duck but is big enough to drink with steaks and roasted beef ********************************************************* The Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir is made entirely from estate fruit from our two Santa Rita Hills vineyards. This wine spends about 10 months in French oak barrels (20% new) and is not filtered. Fruit forward with a long, complex finish, it works well with most cuisines. This wine compares favorably with read more...domestic Pinot Noirs and Burgundys at twice the price. Our estate Pinot Noir never disappoints. ***************************************************** Winemaker Tasting Notes The 2005 Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a blend from our estate vineyard, La Rinconada, and the historic Sanford and Benedict Vineyard next door. A mix of vineyard blocks and several different clones gives this wine added complexity. The wine is deep violet red in color and is bursting with bing cherry, raspberry, pepper and clove on the nose. The palate delivers wild berry flavors framed nicely by bright acidity and supple tannins. The wine was allowed to age in French Oak barrels (20% new oak) for 10 months where it gained concentration and picked up hints of vanilla and licorice. ***************************************************** Technical Data Vineyard: La Rinconada, Sanford & Benedict Brix at Harvest: 24.5 pH: 3.65 Residual Sugar: None Malolactic: 100% Titratable Acidity: 5.9 grams/liter Alcohol: 14.5% Suggested Retail Price: $29.00    (hide)

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