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2001 RODGERS VINEYARD PINOT NOIR Life, 2571 Miles from Ground Zero! Yes, we harvested on September 11th, 2001 - unaware of the events on the East Coast till late morning. There is no news service in the vineyard at 6 am. For us, the day began with confidence and anticipation, not fear and shock. We were filled with the promise of a new vintage (and a few pots of very strong coffee). A light crop in 2001 harvest left me wondering: how much and how good was it going to be? Well, the "how much" still remains a problem at only 260 cases. The "how good" comes down to the reduced crop and our vigilant work in the vineyard. We exposed the fruit 100% to the sun by countless passes through the vineyard, removing unwanted shoots and leaves that shaded the crop. This helped to develop more color and the intense berry characters. A broad bouquet of dried cherries, spices, minerals, earth and tobacco scents fill the glass. On the palate, dried cherries follow through with consistency, the mid - palate is enriched with ground cloves and spices followed by a long finish. Notes and Stats Style: Accadian Vineyard Location: Oak Knoll District, 100% Rodgers Vineyard. Harvested: 4:15 a.m. September 10th 2001, 2.75 ton/acre @ 48F Fermentation Type: 100% Whole berry Yeast: 100% Wild yeast, aged on lees Time on Skins: Cold Maceration 7 days, 30 days total Extended Maceration: 100% extended maceration, 16 days Cooperage: 100% French oak, 60% new, 40% 1 year old Clarification: Lightly fined Case Production: 260 Release Date: January 1st, 2003 Winemaker Notes: Complex aromas of ripe red berries intertwined with nuances of earth, toasty oak and spice. Flavors of juicy cherries are followed by a good mid-palate and a structured, generous finish. Back to Releases page... Also be sure to learn about...