Winemaker Notes

Bright aromas of perfumed cherry and pomegranate leap from a background of cranberry, spice, earth and toasty oak with a rich garnet color. Deep juicy flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry integrate with oak, vanilla, cola and spice to round out the lively palate. Smooth tannins and sound acidity lend finesse and backbone to the fruity finish. A pinot with pedigree and structure to complement many foods. Ready to enjoy now or to cellar while the floral nuances unfold.

Seawind 2007 Split Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir is a vibrant and structured wine made using small-lot artisan techniques. The ripe fruit was hand-sorted and 100% de-stemmed to minimize herbaceous notes. The whole berries were placed in small open-top fermenters for a 4-day cold soak. The must was then inoculated with yeast to enhance the natural yeast and initiate a clean and complete fermentation. Careful cap management and punch-downs during active fermentation controlled the temperature and assured optimum flavor and color extraction. The initial fermentation was complete in 10 days and the fresh wine was lightly pressed into French oak barrels (33% new) to age for 11 months with occasional stirring of the lees while malolactic fermentation completed. Barrels were blended and the wine was bottled with no fining to retain richness and complexity.

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