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This is a classic example of Pinot Noir grown in our Estate Vineyard. Aromas of red raspberry, black cherry, smoky leather and allspice. A rich palate with intergrated tannins. Flavors of damson plum, spice and orange peel, with a long finish.
Cuvaison’s Carneros Pinot Noir comes from our 400-acre estate in the southern part of Napa Valley. This cool climate vineyard allows near perfect conditions year after year to produce world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Controlling all farming aspects within our own vineyard gives Cuvaison an advantage in producing the best quality fruit therefore minimizing over manipulation at the winery. Winemaker Steven Rogstad sums it up best, “My style and philosophy are based on expressing the unique character of our estate grapes and doing as little as possible to them. When one has such wonderful fruit to work with, that should be one’s emphasis.”
Color:
Warm tones of red currant.
Aroma:
Boysenberry, anise, wild strawberries and cinnamon.
Taste:
Flavors of black plum, strawberry and raspberry on toast. A full-bodied, black-fruited pinot with lifted aromas and a nice, “lime peel” acidity on the finish.
Item:
Cuvaison 2006 Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros
Grape Variety/Varieties:
100% Pinot Noir
Age of Vines:
4 – 15 years (9 year average)
Alcohol Level:
14.2%
Acid Level:
5.7 grams/liter
pH Level:
3.79
Sugar Level:
Dry
Dates Grapes Picked:
September 19 – October 4, 2006
Length/Type of Fermentation:
14 to 18 days of malolactic fermentation
Length/Type of Aging:
10 months in small French oak barrels 40% new French oak
Cuvaison’s Carneros Pinot Noir comes from our 400-acre estate in the southern part of Napa Valley. This cool climate vineyard allows near perfect conditions year after year to produce world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Controlling all farming aspects within our own vineyard gives Cuvaison an advantage in producing the best quality fruit therefore minimizing over manipulation at the winery. Winemaker Steven Rogstad sums it up best, “My style and philosophy are based on expressing the unique character of our estate grapes and doing as little as possible to them. When one has such wonderful fruit to work with, that should be one’s emphasis.”
Color:
Warm tones of red currant.
Aroma:
Boysenberry, anise, wild strawberries and cinnamon.
Taste:
Flavors of black plum, strawberry and raspberry on toast. A full-bodied, black-fruited pinot with lifted aromas and a nice, “lime peel” acidity on the finish.
Item:
Cuvaison 2006 Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros
Grape Variety/Varieties:
100% Pinot Noir
Age of Vines:
4 – 15 years (9 year average)
Alcohol Level:
14.2%
Acid Level:
5.7 grams/liter
pH Level:
3.79
Sugar Level:
Dry
Dates Grapes Picked:
September 19 – October 4, 2006
Length/Type of Fermentation:
14 to 18 days of malolactic fermentation
Length/Type of Aging:
10 months in small French oak barrels 40% new French oak