2005 Red Label Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Sonoma County is the home of many diverse vineyard sites and unique microclimates. We have selected several of our favorites from the Russian River and Sonoma Coast appellations to provide the fruit for this blended wine. The region?s cool mornings and evenings lend to longer ripening periods, which are influenced by hot summer days, creating optimal growing conditions. This delicious blend of Pinot Noir from several Sonoma County vineyards exhibits classic aromatic qualities of Russian River Pinot along with subtle toasty oak and earth tones. Layered tannins provide a solid backbone for cola, forest floor, and light cherry flavors, culminating in a supple finish. Allow it some time to breathe, and you will find that the aromas explode with deep fruit rounded out by cinnamon and chocolate nuances, while a creamy, almost buttery richness emerges on the palate and the fruit deepens to dark cherry and some raspberry. This is a wine that captures the character of the region and can be savored over the next 2-4 years.

PH: 3.69
TA: .62
ALCOHOL: 14.5
TIME IN BARREL : 10 MONTHS
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $26