2006
San Saba Vineyards Pinot Noir
San Saba Vineyards
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Richer and more complex than our first release, this wine still maintains a stylistic appeal that is classic French in its delicate balance of weight and flavor. The bouquet has dark chocolate covered cherries with touches of spice and cedar. Violets in the nose and mouth also contribute interest. Flavors of cherry fruit and a little meatiness make this wine intriguing. There’s a vibrancy that adds energy and brightness within the framework of a smooth texture.
Varietals
| Percent Varietal | Vineyard, Appellation |
|---|---|
| 100% Pinot Noir |
Production
600 cases of 750 ml (Standard Bottle) bottles
Fermentation Notes
The second release of San Saba Pinot Noir includes all four producing clones in our vineyard (115, 667, 777, and Pommard 4). Each lot was fermented separately in small bins and treated gently, caps were pushed down by hand. Closely monitored and minimally handled, finished batches were placed in an assortment of new and neutral French oak barrels for 9 months before final blending.
Vintage Notes
The 2006 growing season was one for the record books. Spring started with the most consecutive rainy days ever noted and growth was about a month behind until the Summer heat started. Then there were record high days with little cooling in the evening. The extended heat wave brought growth up to a normal schedule but Fall was so cool that the flavors took forever to develop and Harvest was the latest it has ever been, lasting unto mid-November.