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2016
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Morrito Pinot Noir
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96 points, Wine Enthusiast
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck
94 points, Vinous
TASTING NOTES
Aromas
Deep aromas of black cherry, nutmeg, vanilla bean and brown maple sugar interlaced with ripe blackberry and sweet cranberry
Flavors
The palate is mouthwatering with black plum, black cherry and a hint of cedar
Finish
With a smooth, silky mouthfeel, this Pinot Noir exhibits firm tannins and a strong acidic backbone
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WINEMAKING
The Fruit
The fruit is hand-picked at night, then meticulously hand-sorted
The Juice
Berries are then destemmed and gravity fed into small open-top fermentors. After a three-day cold soak, a long, cool fermentation is initiated using native yeasts. Gentle pumpovers are utilized to optimize extraction
The Wine
The wine is racked to French oak barrels for 16-18 months with minimal racking
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VINEYARD SOURCE
Morrito Hill in the Edna Valley appellation
Cool Climate
Long growing season for exceptional hangtime
Calcareous, clay-rich soil to produce fruit with exceptional intensity and complex flavor