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2002  RODGERS VINEYARD PINOT NOIR   Location … Location ... Location! Up-valley was on the hot side. Down-valley tapered off into cool evenings and a later harvest. For Oak Knoll it was just right. The warm to hot summer helped to contain the vegetative growth of the canopy at an early stage, which resulted in a perfect balance between leaf area, leaf spacing and fruit exposure to the sun. These factors induced smaller berries to be produced with a thicker skin. Why is this important? The smaller berries increase the skin volume and decreases the juice volume. This helps to concentrate the flavors that all come from the skin. The thicker skin containing a higher density and volume of cells, can store more flavor components again due to its greater capacity. In Oak Knoll we had the early summer heat to control the canopy and develop the flavors. This gives us a really great start with the intensity of the fruit. But what about that cooler finish? Nearing harvest the cool evenings and tempered heat of the day slowed production of the sugars while physiological development continued. The result...even more flavor, color and body was achieved in the finished wine. . Notes and Stats Style: Accadian Vineyard Location: Oak Knoll District, 100% Rodgers Vineyard. Harvested: 5 a.m. September 10th 2001, 2 ton/acre @ 45F Fermentation Type: 100% Whole berry Yeast: 30% Wild, 70% Germanic, 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: 240 Release Date: January 1st, 2004 Winemaker Notes: Bright berry flavors, spices with cedar notes on the nose. Soft and round on the palate with juicy, red cherries, cocoa and a peppery finish. Back to Releases page... Also be sure to learn about...   All Contents Copyright © Rowland Cellars, Inc. Web site designed & maintained by Paul @ Missing Link Networks.