2006
Estate Pinot Noir
Manzoni Estate Vineyards
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Pinot Noir (Red)
Santa Lucia Highlands
$23.00/bottle
Pinot Noir offers something for everyone and our Estate vintage is enjoyable and approachable in every glass. bright cherry and lavender accentuate the nose while spice and plum are evident in the flavor. Medium-bodied in style, this wine pairs well with lighter cuisine, especially chicken, pork and whit fish.
Production
912 cases of 750 ml (Standard Bottle) bottles
Fermentation Notes
Hand harvested fruit was delivered to the winery in small bins and crushed into one ton open top fermentors where they were allowed to "cold soak" prior to fermentation. Some whole berries are allowed in the fermentation to enhance the fruity nature of Pinot Noir. After an aggressive fermentation at temperatures approaching 90 degrees F, the young wine was pressed into a combination of new and used French oak barrels where it matured for 11 months.
Vintage Notes
Due to a warm and dry spell in February our grape vines came out of dormancy early signaling the start to the growing season. However, March saw two snowy days and below average temperatures that persisted until the middle of July. This slowed maturation in the vineyard to a snail's pace delaying harvest until late October when we finally experienced our typical Indian summer.
Ratings & Reviews
Pair with Dinner
This wine is complex and unique - from start to finish I'm kept guessing and its a good thing. The nose is delicate aromas of watermelon, cherry and light cedar. A little oak-y New World comin' at ya - but wait! The wine is more old world than you'd think, firm acidity balancing flavors of smoke,… (view more)