2016 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
2016
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
100% Flanerie Vineyard, Block 3 - AVA: Ribbon Ridge • Elevation: 200-300 Ft. • Exposure: East • Soils: Marine Sedimentary (Willakenzie Series) • Clones: 80% 667, 20% Pommard • Native Yeast Fermentation - Farming Practices: Dry farmed/ Organic Principles
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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.
Production Notes
Bottled September 2017 | Alc %/ Vol: 14.3 | pH: 3.82 | TA: 5.3 g/L | Whole Cluster: 27%
Elevage: 12 months in one new, medium toast 600L Taransaud barrel
Production
Only 34 Cases Produced