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Winemaker's Comments
Wines from the 1998 vintage were not highly regarded by some early on. It turns out that they were just not well understood. While they are usually developing more slowly than wines of the previous year, and subsequent year, their long term potential is often very good. Our 1998 Pinot Noir has a cluster of dark fruit aroma punctuated by hints of plum and cherry. Rich and full now, the flavors show great promise for the future.


VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 1998 Pinot Noir

APPELLATION:

 Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Pinot Noir

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder/ Mayacamas Mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 October 9, 1998

FERMENTATION TIME:

 Ten Days

FERMENTATION TEMP:

 75 to 78 Degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

 Large American Oak Casks and 60 gallon French and American oak barrels

TIME IN WOOD:

 18 months

BOTTLING DATE:

 May 2000

ALCOHOL:

 12.75%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 2005 to 2015
 
 

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