2018 Esprit de Corps Pinot Noir 1.5L
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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
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark red fruits, blood orange, earth and pine trees fill the nose and follow through to a rich, round and plush mouthfeel. Juicy acidity and gripping tannins hold the structure of this wine
in place and carry on to the long, complex finish.
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 August 2019 | 179 cases | pH 3.85 | TA 5.1 | Native Yeast Fermentation | 16% New French Oak | 100% Pinot Noir from Flanerie Vineyard