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2006 Small Lot Pinot Noir
Wente Vineyards has been growing Pinot Noir in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey since the 1960s. It is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavors. The gravelly-loam soils found there, rich with shale and limestone deposits, impart desirable earthy and mineral qualities to the wine. There are several blocks dating back to 1963, which are planted with the old Pommard and Martini clones. Neighboring these are much more recent, high-density plantings, which are planted with a variety of new clones. All of the fruit is hand picked and sorted. The selected clusters are placed in � ton bins and transported in a refrigerated truck to the winery in Livermore. The Pinot Noir and Barbera were fermented separately in stainless steel, and it was aged for 16 months in a combination of French, Eastern European, and neutral oak. Aged 16 months in oak, this handcrafted wine has a rich and elegant mouthfeel, balanced acidity with hints of clove and fruit up front, and a smooth vanilla finish. |
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