Gloria Ferrer - Sonoma, California
José S. Ferrer Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Delightful aromas of ripe cherry, strawberry and black plum
combine with hints of cinnamon and smoke in the perfumed nose of this Pinot Noir. On the palate, the wine is silky and supple showing complex black cherry and plum flavors and a touch of spice throughout a very long, seamless and exquisitely balanced finish.
Winemaking
• 100% estate grapes
• Comprised of 18 different lots of wine
• Primary clones and selections chosen for this blend include Dijon 115, Colmar 538, Wadenswil 2A and Martini
• Individual vineyard lots were destemmed, gently crushed
and cold-soaked for three days prior to fermentation to
extract color and aromas
• A variety of traditional and modern maceration techniques
was employed thrice daily during fermentation to extract fruit character without bitterness
• Only free run wine was used to create the final blend
• Barrel aged for nine months in 100% French oak barrels
(36% new, medium-plus toast) coopered by François Frères,
Damy, Billon, Cadus and Berthomieu
• Bottled unfined
Acclaim
"Rich but not cloying with polished tannins and a lingering finish. Similar to the Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard wine but with less elegance and more backbone. Excellent."
PINOTFILE July 19, 2008
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Awards
2009 Gold Medals
Sommelier Challenge
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Food Affinities
This exquisite estate Pinot Noir is a superb accompaniment to serious fare, including herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted quail, grilled duck breast, braised short ribs or cassoulet. Match with Manchego or aged Gouda with dried cherries or hazelnuts for the cheese course.
Blend
100% Carneros Estate Pinot Noir
Analysis
pH: 3.72
Total acidity: 0.54 grams/100 ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
