2016 Flanerie Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Flânerie Vineyard Pinot Noir is a single vineyard expression of our Ribbon Ridge Estate. Flânerie is consistently spicy, dark red fruited, savory and bold. This wine has beautiful finesse and a long life ahead of it, if patient enough to cellar.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Vineyard Designation
Flanerie Vineyard
Acid
5.3
pH
3.79
Bottling Date
September 2017
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Vivid red. Ripe cherry and boysenberry aromas show excellent clarity and complementary suggestions of rose oil, vanilla, succulent herbs and a hint of smoked meat. Appealingly sweet, palate-coating red and blue fruit, floral pastille and spicecake flavors slowly tighten up on the back half. Finishes with impressive length, sneaky tannins and resonating bitter cherry and spice notes. This outstanding Pinot benefits quite a bit from air at this stage. (20% whole clusters and 37% new French oak) - Josh Raynolds of Vinous
Vineyard Notes
AVA: Ribbon Ridge • Elevation: 200-300 Ft. • Exposure: East • Soils: Marine Sedimentary (Willakenzie Series) • Clones: Wadenswil, 777 & 667 • Native Yeast Fermentation
The Flanerie Vineyard, planted in 2003, sits facing due east on the southern edge of the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The terrain is comprised of a thin layer of topsoil over a deep seam of marine sedimentary motherock. Farming Practices: Dry farmed/ Organic Principles.
Production Notes
Bottled September 2017 | 20% Whole Cluster | 3.79 pH | 5.3 g/L TA | 14.8% ABV | 12 Months in Oak Barrels (37% New)
Production
487 cases