2012 Pinot Noir: 750 ml

NY - Lake Erie

Size: 750ml - Bottle

Characteristics of black cherries, tea and allspice provide a soft, medium-bodied taste. We believe our Pinot Noir’s inherent earthiness is enhanced by vines over 30 years old and 12 months of French oak aging. When it comes to food pairings, this dry red vintage is versatile. Lean or smoked meats, creamy buttery dishes and Asian entrees are all good partners.

Details

Total Cases: 41

Harvest Dates: October 2012

Vineyard: Olde Chautauqua Farms

Bottling Date: December 2013

Release Date: January 2014

Average Degree Brix: 22.5

Titratable Acidity: 0.59 g/L

pH at Bottling: 3.67

Alcohol Level: 11.5%

Blend/Composition: 100% 2012 Pinot Noir

Fermentation: On the skins for 10 days using oak chips, punch down 3 times a day for first 5 days and then 1 time a day for rest of fermentation, added grape tannins

Yeast: RC212 and full Malo-lactic

Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels for new oak

Taste & Character

Acidity: Medium

Tannins: Medium

Oak: Medium

Ageability: Long (Greater than 5 years)

Body: Medium

Awards

Silver Medal- 2014 OCC Great Lakes Great Wine Competition

Bronze Medal – 2014 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Bronze Medal- 2014 Lone Star International Wine Competition