2017 Esprit de Corps Pinot Noir
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The Esprit de Corps bottling is one of our special private releases available only to our members. Esprit de Corps French for a feeling of pride and fellowship belonging to a group. Each vintage this wine represents that spirit of fellowship in which we embrace among our club members, our community. We are proud to share this special blend, 100% from our Flânerie Vineyard.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This expressive rendition from Flânerie Vineyard reveals earthy tertiary characteristics complemented by dusty cherry, mushroom, and hints of thyme. Bottle aging has gracefully softened this wine's structured tannins, resulting in an elegant and silky texture that promises further evolution.
Vineyard Notes
Flânerie Vineyard was established in 2003. The 10-acre site sits at 250’–350’ in elevation on the eastern slope of the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The east-to-west orientation of its rows maximizes sun exposure, promoting greater tannin structure in an already warmer microclimate. Despite this warmth, the site retains impressive acidity. Combined with its sedimentary soils, the terroir produces spicy and savory wines with structure, light red fruit character, and age-worthy potential. This site is dry farmed in house using organic farming practices.
Production Notes
Bottled April 2019 | 170 Cases | pH 3.53 | TA 5.6 | Native Yeast Fermentation | 0 % New Oak |100% Pinot Noir from Flanerie Vineyard