Vineyard Character: Defined by its high elevation and low-vigor uplifted marine soils, Alder Springs Vineyard produces tiny vines with equally tiny clusters and berries. Reflecting its distinctive mountain terroir, Pinot Noir from Alder Springs displays sophisticated texture and flavors – most notably briar, licorice and exotic spicy aromas of cedar and clove.
Tasting Notes: With excellent natural acidity, balance, structure and length, this Pinot Noir shows its pedigree from the 2007 vintage. It begins with enticing floral, cherry and strawberry aromas, which are underscored by a distinctive note of clove and cedar spice—a hallmark of Alder Springs. The palate is graceful and layered, displaying elements of raspberry, cherry liqueur, licorice, fresh fennel and cinnamon. A lovely expression of this high-mountain vineyard, the 2007 ALDER SPRINGS VINEYARD – Mendocino Pinot Noir is already showing remarkable poise at a relatively early age.
Winemaking: 100% Pinot Noir; Multi-yeast fermentations (wild & cultured); Sur lie aged; 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel; 50% new Burgundian French oak barrels; Bottled without filtration
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