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2001 JILL'S VINEYARD PINOT NOIR, NEW ZEALAND Raising The Bar The 2001 vintage from Jill's vineyard sets an even higher standard for this vineyard's potential. It comes from the learning curve of a new region, the reduction of inspiring concepts from around the world, and tried and true farming method's we've used to date. The success of this harvest started 6 years ago. We retrained the vines, conducted seven different yeast trials, numerous fermentation experiments, barrels aging trials and preparations for bottling. I believe that, rather than having reached a pinnacle, we are just beginning to truly grasp the possibilities of this extraordinary location. A cool summer was followed by a mild-to-warm ripening period. Once again, harvest was late. Fortunately, I'm a patient guy. I prefer a late harvest-it usually means extra flavor and color due to the additional hang time. The benefited from the wait, preserving the uniquely delicate spice characteristic of Central Otago. Notes and Stats Style: Accadian Harvested: 2.6 ton/acre @ 38F 10 AM Yeast: 30% Wild yeast, 70% cultivated Rhone Valley yeast. Time on Skins: Cold Maceration 14 days, 34 days total on skins Fermentation Type: 100% Whole berry, open-top fermentation Cooperage: 100% French Oak; 60% new, 40% 1-2 years old Clarification: Lightly fined, unfiltered Vineyard Location: 100 % Jill's Vineyard, New Zealand - Central Otago Case Production:  228 Case Production: September 1, 2003     Winemakers Notes: Deeply colored. Plump ripe raspberry fruits and an intense bouquet of oriental spice. Flavors of dark cherry, cinnamon with excellent length. Back to Releases page... Also be sure to learn about...