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2000 PINOT NOIR, NORTH COAST ‘A Wine Fit For Bacchus!’ This is the second year working with our new vineyard in Potter Valley, Mendocino. Used primarily for champagne production, the valley runs north-south in orientation and contributes up to 25% of the Ramspeck Pinot Noir blend. We are finding that this vineyard adds a refined quality to our Napa Valley grapes. The cooler climate of Mendocino provides bright berry characters in aroma and flavor which complement the big blue and black fruit components of the Pinot from Napa. By blending the two fruit sources, we tame this temperamental grape and gain better control of the year-to-year regional variables. Regulating these variables has allowed us to consistently produce an even greater quality Pinot each year. Notes and Stats Style: Accadian Vineyard Location: Trubody Lane, Napa Valley 75%; Potter Valley, Mendocino 25% Harvested: 4:25 a.m Sept. 14th 2000, 3 ton/acre @ 48F Fermentation Type: 70% Whole berry, 30% whole cluster - open top fermenter Yeast: 10% wild yeast, 90% cultivated Rhone Valley yeast Time on Skins: Cold Maceration 17 days, 28 days total. Extended Maceration: 80% extended maceration Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 1 year old Clarification: Lightly fined Case Production: 800 Release Date: September 1, 2001   Winemaker's Notes: Aromas feature a red berry mix of luscious ripe strawberries, raspberries and allspice. The rich mouth-feel is full-on, with fruit flavor and good length. “Possibly the best Ramspeck Pinot made to date!” G.Rowland Click here for other Ramspeck Releases... Also be sure to learn about...