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2002PINOT NOIR Continuity from Clones and Appellations! For the '02 Pinot Noir we used three clones: Dijon #115 , #32 and Pommard #5. Clone 32 is from our Napa Valley vineyard and produces full body dark fruit characters. The Dijon and Pommard clones are both from Mendocino. The Dijon attributes tend to be more floral in aromas and flavor while the Pommard is dark ripe cherry, firm bodied and has good color. When blending the clones I find the 32 gives a good base of which then it is a matter of determining the amount of Dijon #115 or Pommard #5 depending on the requirements of the blend of that vintage weather it should need more fruit or more body. The value of using the Napa and Mendocino appellations since '99 continues to show just how valuable the North Coast appellation is. By being able to take the reliance off one specific appellation we have been able to bring some consistency to one of the most inconsistent varietals. This I think also bodes well for the value and power of the North Coast appellation as a whole in producing outstanding wines of value and quality. Notes and Stats Vineyard Location: Trubody Lane, Napa Valley 67%; Potter Valley, Mendocino 33% Harvested: 2:00 a.m. September 7th 2001, 2.3 ton/acre @ 45F Fermentation Type: 100% Whole berry Yeast: 30% wild yeast, 70% cultivated Germanic yeast Time on Skins: Cold Maceration 12 days, 28 days total. Extended Maceration: 80% extended maceration Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 1-2 year sold Clarification: Unfined Case Production: 2,000   Winemaker's Notes: Bright fruit, complex flavors, viscosity and roundness. Hitting the sweet spot between the delicate balance of complex barrel and yeast characters while still presenting that solid fruit core. Dark ruby in color. Click here for other Ramspeck Releases... Also be sure to learn about...   All Contents Copyright © Rowland Cellars, Inc. Web site designed & maintained by Paul @ Missing Link Networks.