2016 Pinot Noir 1.5L True North

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Given its unique geography, the cool climate of Anderson Valley is particularly sensitive to the whims of nature, which dramatically shape the vintage each year. The exception was 2016, a forgiving season that fostered extended hang time while maintaining balanced fruit. Briefly freed from the viticultural stresses common to this remote outpost, 2016 has come to be known as a grower’s vintage. Anderson Valley is a consummate place for crafting the archetype Pangloss Pinot Noir that serves as a reference point for all our others – one with layers of savory ripeness tempered by precise acidity, and the promise to age with the grace and delicacy of its esteemed counterparts in Burgundy.

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Winemaking

Blend:
100% Pinot Noir
Aging:
50% new French oak for 10 months
Cellaring:
5-7 years
pH:
3.65
TA:
5.6 g/l
Alcohol:
14.3%
Production:
761 cases