Acacia Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros Desoto Vineyard 06
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Appellation: | Carneros |
| Acid: | 5.9 g/L |
| PH: | 3.69 |
| Aging: | 10 months in 100% French Oak (80% New) |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.0009 |
| Alcohol %: | 14.9 |
| Tasting Notes: | Aromas of dark plum and prune with hints of mixed berries. There are notes of oak barrels, herbs and minerals. In the mouth, the 2006 exhibits mixed berries and dark fruits. There are continual hints of oak barrels and minerals/ granite. The wine is concentrated with notable acidity and distinctive tannins. |
| Ratings: | 90 Points - A more deeply pitched as well as more complex nose of briar, underbrush, red and blue berry fruit and a touch of earth introduces round, pure and balanced flavors that possess good mid-palate sap that does a good job of buffering the firm finishing tannins. This is a lovely and fashioned in a classic CA pinot style. (Burghound.com - 4th Quarter 2008) |
| Vineyard Notes: | The Desoto family has owned this vineyard in Carneros for 35 years. The 4.75-acre D block of the Desoto Vineyard is the source for the wine; this is on the northern end of their property. The soil in the block is sandy loam in the south, heavy clay soils in the north. Cover crops used include bell beans, peas, and clover. |
| Winemaker Notes: | The 2006 vintage was desirable, and we are pleased with the wines we created. Some notable characteristics included ample spring rain, and a successful development of grape berries. The dry weather from May to October allowed vine growth and fruit maturation. The Pinot noir berry size increased during the mid summer months, at the same time we experienced a spell of higher than average temperatures in the July. The harvest season allowed the grapes to mature as desired. Chardonnay was harvested over a 34-day period beginning on September 15. The Pinot noir ripened desirably – we harvested all grapes over a 26-day period beginning September 16. The cool weather during late September and October allowed the Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes to reach optimum maturity. |
| Production: | 348 cases |
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of dark plum and prune with hints of mixed berries. There are notes of oak barrels, herbs and minerals. In the mouth, the 2006 exhibits mixed berries and dark fruits. There are continual hints of oak barrels and minerals/ granite. The wine is concentrated with notable acidity and distinctive tannins.
Ratings:
90 Points - A more deeply pitched as well as more complex nose of briar, underbrush, red and blue berry fruit and a touch of earth introduces round, pure and balanced flavors that possess good mid-palate sap that does a good job of buffering the firm finishing tannins. This is a lovely and fashioned in a classic CA pinot style. (Burghound.com - 4th Quarter 2008)
Vineyard Notes:
The Desoto family has owned this vineyard in Carneros for 35 years. The 4.75-acre D block of the Desoto Vineyard is the source for the wine; this is on the northern end of their property. The soil in the block is sandy loam in the south, heavy clay soils in the north. Cover crops used include bell beans, peas, and clover.
Winemaker Notes:
The 2006 vintage was desirable, and we are pleased with the wines we created. Some notable characteristics included ample spring rain, and a successful development of grape berries. The dry weather from May to October allowed vine growth and fruit maturation. The Pinot noir berry size increased during the mid summer months, at the same time we experienced a spell of higher than average temperatures in the July. The harvest season allowed the grapes to mature as desired. Chardonnay was harvested over a 34-day period beginning on September 15. The Pinot noir ripened desirably – we harvested all grapes over a 26-day period beginning September 16. The cool weather during late September and October allowed the Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes to reach optimum maturity.
Production:
348 cases
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