2016 Estate Pinot Noir
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Harvest Date
September 20, 22, 25th, 2016
Acid
5.1 g/L
pH
3.67
Aging
16 months in French Oak
Bottling Date
September 11, 2018
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Enthusiast
90
In Stock
An elegant blend of three blocks from our estate vineyard: Kody's block, Wild Child block, and the Winery block. Winemaker, Leo Gabica, specially crafted this vintage to bring you the best of the 2016 harvest.
Named one of "36 of the Best Pinot Noirs Willamette Valley has to Offer" by Forbes
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Harvest Date
September 20, 22, 25th, 2016
Acid
5.1 g/L
pH
3.67
Aging
16 months in French Oak
Bottling Date
September 11, 2018
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Sweet Cheeks Vineyard:
Kody Block 62.5%
Winery Block 25%
Wild Child Block 12.5%
Production Notes
All lots were cold soaked for three days and inoculated with different yeasts for complexity. After primary fermentation the wine was pressed and put into barrel for Malolactic fermentation and barrel aging. It was aged for 16 months in 67% new French oak, 17% second use French oak and 16% neutral French oak.
Food Pairing Notes
Soy Sauce + Honey Glazed Turkey | Mushroom Tart | Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Product Reviews
Timothy kendall
(Jan 26, 2020 at 11:44 AM)
Best Pinot for the money so far
Elayne
(May 1, 2020 at 5:40 PM)
Yummy! Smooth and tasty.