> Kanzler Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006
Kanzler Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006
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 Medium-light to medium-ruby color; attractive, floral, cherry and strawberry fruit aroma with overtones of vanilla; medium-full to full body; rich, plush, ripe cherry fruit flavors; well-balanced and structured; medium-full tannins, lingering aftertaste. |
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Alcohol: | 14.60% |
| Appellation: | Sonoma Coast |
| Bottling Date: | February 15, 2008 |
| Fermentation: | Small lots in open top fermenters with native yeasts |
| Harvest Date: | September 15 to October 30, 2006
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| Harvest Notes: | Latest harvest ever. Some rain.
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| Months in Barrel: | 15 Months |
| Oak: | 30% new French Oak |
| Release Date: | April 01, 2008 |
| Sugar: | 23 |
| Tasting Notes: | Fleshy red and dark berry preserve flavors are chewy and palate-staining, gaining energy and spicy lift on the close. Light, youthful tannins add grip to the persistent, sappy finish. Offers a deft balance of richness and lift, in a decidedly New World mold. Very enjoyable to drink now, though will benefit from a few more years of bottle aging.
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| Time In Oak: | 15 Months |
| Varietal Notes: | Biggest clusters I've ever seen. |
| Vineyard Notes: | Big crop
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| Vintage Notes: | Another long growing season. Last fruit picked on Halloween!
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| Winemakers Notes: | Blend of 667, 115 and Pommard clones. Lighter in color. Red fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry. Unusual for Kanzler but typical for the vintage
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| Year: | 2006 |
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