2006 John Tyler Pinot Noir
September 22, 2008 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Pinot Noir, Wines
Tasting Notes
Our first vineyard plantings of Pinot Noir were in 1964, since that time we have strived to produce the highest quality fruit, and our 2006 Pinot Noir is no exception. The bouquet is filled with a hint of valley floor followed by notes of vibrant strawberries, rosemary and thyme. The bright fruit is balanced by a touch of minerality and earth tones. This wine has a velvety and full bodied mid palate with a long lingering finish and hint of dryness that will soften with age.
Vineyard Location Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam
Harvest Information Date: Sunrise; September 3, 2006
Yield: 9 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre
4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix)
5 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)
Production Notes
Barrels: 27
Cases produced: 689
