2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir

Pinot Report

2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard
Medium-deep ruby color; black cherry and earthy aromas; big, full black cherry flavors with earthy notes, light-moderate tannin and oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, ripe and well structured, this Pinot has a lot to offer now and will gain with a little bottle age.    829 cases made $42 Score: 91

Dan Berger’s Vintage Experience Newsletter
September 28, 2007
Tasting Notes: Exceptional
2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Bacigalupi Vineyard ($42):Superb cool-climate aroma of thyme, black cherry, and an attractive peppery note. Silky tannins and loads of generous fruit. From a new joint venture between the owner of Bacigalupi and winemaker Tyler Heck.

Tasting Notes
Our 2003 Pinot Noir has a superb cool climate aroma of thyme, full black cherry flavors, and an attractive peppery note. A Medium-deep ruby color with earthy aromas, light-moderate tannin and oak, good structure with a long finish. A seamless integration of silky tannins, loads of generous fruit with a balanced floral note in the bouquet. Rich, ripe and well structured this Pinot has a lot to offer. Aged 11 months in 100% French oak with an additional 12 months of bottle aging prior to release.

Vineyard Location -Bacigalupi Vineyards- Russian River Valley

Harvest Information- Yield: 14 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre. 4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix) 10 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)

Production Notes
Barrels: 35
Cases produced: 829

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