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Vineyard: Falstaff
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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2011 Kutch Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
12.7% alc.,
50 cases, $55. Release August 2013. 7-day cold soak, native
fermentations, 50% de-stemmed and 50% whole cluster, all fruit
crushed and punched down by foot, aged sur lie 10 months without
racking in 50% new and 50% used French oak barrels.
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Moderately dark
reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose picks up intensity and
interest over time in the glass, slowly revealing attractive aromas of
blackberries, black raspberries and candied plum. Intensely fruity on the attack
and mid palate, the broad flavors finishing with impressive length. Deep plum
and dark berry flavors caressed in supple tannins with a velvety smooth mouth
feel. A very subtle stem note in the background disappears and the flavors really blossom the following day
from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Give this wine some time in the cellar and you will be a happy
camper.
Reviewed December 8, 2012
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2011 Kutch Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
12.7% alc., 50 cases, $55. Release August 2013. 7-day cold soak, native fermentations, 50% de-stemmed and 50% whole cluster, all fruit crushed and punched down by foot, aged sur lie 10 months without racking in 50% new and 50% used French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose picks up intensity and interest over time in the glass, slowly revealing attractive aromas of blackberries, black raspberries and candied plum. Intensely fruity on the attack and mid palate, the broad flavors finishing with impressive length. Deep plum and dark berry flavors caressed in supple tannins with a velvety smooth mouth feel. A very subtle stem note in the background disappears and the flavors really blossom the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Give this wine some time in the cellar and you will be a happy camper. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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