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Alta Pinot Noir Rose

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WINEYARD High above Napa Valley our own home estate 10-acre vineyard located at an elevation of 1650 feet on the eastern slope of Atlas Peak The Alta Vineyard faces nbsp the Suisun Bay to the southeast and the Vaca Mountains to the East At this elevation the vineyard is cooler than Napa in the fternoons but being above the fog the vines enjoy sunshine as soon as dawn break WINEMAKING In order to control the depth of colour in the final wine and to avoid undesirable phenolics the Pinot Noir grapes are hand harvested and then allowed to cold soak to gently draw colour from the skins Once the desired colour hue has been reached the grapes are pressed and the juice is fermented in stainless steel vessels using specific yeasts that help to release aromatics and give mouthfeel and texture to the palate During the fermentation process a portion of the wine is drained and fermented in French oak casks which gives added complexity and structure to the final blend Once fermentation is complete the wine goes through malolactic fermentation which along with lees stirring helps to soften and give balance to the wine the final blend is a combination of the two parcels creating a wine with expressive aromatics interesting textures and a complex balance of both fresh and savoury flavours TASTING NOTES Colour Blush Aroma Lifted black rose fresh strawberries and pink musk Flavour The complex flavour layers are all about freshly picked raspberries vanilla bean and cinnamon spice leading to a dry savoury finish Palate Supple red berry fruits create a luscious mouth filling mid-palate that gives way to subtle vanilla bean and cinnamon spice The complexity of flavours build in your mouth and the soft creamy texture adds to the mouthfeel experience The dry savoury finish leaves your palate cleansed satisfied and ready for a second glass Food Pairing Duck salad firm blue goats cheese crab pasta

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2017
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WINEYARD High above Napa Valley our own home estate 10-acre vineyard located at an elevation of 1650 feet on the eastern slope of Atlas Peak The Alta Vineyard faces nbsp the Suisun Bay to the southeast and the Vaca Mountains to the East At this elevation the vineyard is cooler than Napa in the afternoons but being above the fog the vines enjoy sunshine as soon as dawn break WINEMAKING In order to control the depth of colour in the final wine and to avoid undesirable phenolics the Pinot Noir grapes are hand harvested and then allowed to cold soak to gently draw colour from the skins Once the desired colour hue has been reached the grapes are pressed and the juice is fermented in stainless steel vessels using specific yeasts that help to release aromatics and give mouthfeel and texture to the palate During the fermentation process a portion of the wine is drained and fermented in French oak casks which gives added complexity and structure to the final blend Once fermentation is complete the wine goes through malolactic fermentation which along with lees stirring helps to soften and give balance to the wine the final blend is a combination of the two parcels creating a wine with expressive aromatics interesting textures and a complex balance of both fresh and savoury flavours TASTING NOTES Colour Blush Aroma Lifted black rose fresh strawberries and pink musk Flavour The complex flavour layers are all about freshly picked raspberries vanilla bean and cinnamon spice leading to a dry savoury finish Palate Supple red berry fruits create a luscious mouth filling mid-palate that gives way to subtle vanilla bean and cinnamon spice The complexity of flavours build in your mouth and the soft creamy texture adds to the mouthfeel experience The dry savoury finish leaves your palate cleansed satisfied and ready for a second glass Food Pairing Duck salad firm blue goats cheese crab pasta

Vintage: 2017

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