Kanzler Vineyards 2009 Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir
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Deep ruby in color. Dark cherry and raspberry fruits up front with a layered and complex mid-palette of blueberry, plum and citrus. A hint of rose, a whiff of chocolate, a dash of spice, a trace of earth on the nose with a long, lingering, classic finish of soft tannins and nicely balanced acidity.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Harvest Date
First pick Sept. 22. Last fruit was harvested on Oct. 12
Aging
15 months
Bottling Date
2/11/11
Alcohol %
14.80%
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
An elegant and structured wine with a complex and layered mid-palette. Soft but firm tannins and good acidity. A great standalone wine or an excellent food companion.
Vineyard Notes
Mother Nature was much gentler in the spring of 2009. The vineyard bounced back nicely from from the heavy frosts of spring 2008 and the rest of the growing season was generally mild. Earlier than usual fall rains caused some anxious moments.
Production Notes
Crush had been proceeding at leisurely pace due to the mild growing season and in the first week of October over half the fruit was still hanging on the vine. That all changed quickly as early rains hit and it became a rush to get the fruit off the vine and safely into the winery.
Winemaker Notes
The wine was aged on its lies in all french oak (30% new) for 15 months before blending and bottling without fining or filtering.
Production
500 cases
Other Notes
Kanzler Vineyards made a nice recovery from the devastating Spring 2008 frosts. A mild growing season let the fruit ripen slowly and the rains held off just long enough for it to reach full maturity. The result is a balanced wine with excellent structure and complexity.
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