Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard Designation
Blue Grouse Estate Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 2009
pH
3.59
Aging
24 Months in Old French Oak
Bottling Date
August 2011
Residual Sugar
0.3
Alcohol %
14.2
2009 Pinot Noir
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Aged two years in older French Oak barrels, this vintage exhibits elegant notes of ripe black cherry, raspberry and clove with a silken texture and sultry notes of chocolate and spice on the finish. Food pairing with Pinot Noir is a matter of following the nose, and this sophisticated wine is well suited with lighter cuisines such as salmon, chicken, or pork, and makes an ideal companion with traditional pasta dishes. Gold medal winner at the All Canadian Wine Awards!
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our Pinot Noir exhibits elegant notes of ripe black cherry, raspberry and clove with a silken texture and sultry notes of chocolate and spice on the finish. It is suited with lighter cuisines such as salmon, chicken or pork and makes an ideal companion with traditional pasta dishes.
Vineyard Notes
The Pinot Noir vines on the property are all south facing on a 10% slope, the soil is a mix of clay loam and clay rock. The clones are unknown at this time but hopefully with a bit of sleuthing we can determine their origins. They are all 20+ years old and at their peak of flavor production.
Production Notes
2009 was a great growing year and the Pinot Noir came to full ripeness allowing for extended maceration and a slow cool ferment. After fermentation the wine was pressed and moved to French oak barrels where it underwent Malolactic fermentation. It was allowed to mature in the barrels for 24 months and then bottled with minimal fining and filtration.
Production
253
Other Notes
2009