Gloria Ferrer - Sonoma, California
Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Intense, ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum aromas mingle with mocha and cola nuances in the complex, deeply scented nose of this wine. The mouth-feel is lush and expansive, yielding abundant and sustained black plum and blackberry flavors and picking up ripe raspberry tones on the lengthy, superbly balanced finish.
Winemaking
• 100% estate grapes
• Clones and selections primarily chosen for this blend in
order of predominance includeWadenswil 2A, Dijon 115, UCD 32, Colmar 538, Wente and Pommard 4
• Grapes were hand-harvested and destemmed prior to crushing
• Must underwent a three-day cold soak prior to fermentation
to extract color and aromas
• A combination of pump-overs and punch-downs was employed thrice daily during maceration to extract fruit character without bitterness
• Malolactic fermentation was conducted in barrel to integrate fruit and oak character
• Barrel-aged for nine months in 100% French oak barrels
(37% new, medium-plus toast) coopered by François Frères,
Damy, Billon, Cadus and others
• Bottled unfined
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Awards
2009 Gold Medals
North of the Gate Wine Competition
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
California State Fair Competition
Food Affinities
A wine to accompany classic Pinot Noir fare, our Rust Rock
Terrace Pinot Noir is delicious with duck breast with dried
cherries, roasted quail, grilled salmon and wild mushroom ravioli. Try pairing with Dry Jack or Manchego cheeses.
Blend
100% Carneros Estate Pinot Noir
Analysis
pH: 3.60
Total acidity: 0.57 grams/100 ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
