Zd Wines Pinot Noir Carneros 2003
- Winery:
- ZD Wines
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa > Carneros
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2012
- UPC:
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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
The 2003 vintage marked the 35th Anniversary for ZD Wines, and we are very excited to offer this 2003 Reserve Pinot Noir. This wine is made exclusively from the Hanzel clone grown on our dry farmed, organically certified deLeuze Family Vineyard in Carneros. Fermentation in small open top fermentors, and hand punchdowns every six hours during fermentation ensure a gentle extraction of color and tannins. This wine was aged in small French oak barrels for 15 months. The dark ruby color and unctuous, sweet nose reminiscent of black cherries, plum and toast give way to an explosion of ripe fruit and read more...
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