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2014 Grace Benoist Ranch<br />
Pinot Noir<br />
Despite drought conditions, the 2014 vintage proved to be ideal,<br />
<strong>with</strong> excellent quality reminiscent of 2012. The winter was one of the<br />
driest on record in California, but substantial rains in early spring were<br />
timely and set up the vines for a strong start. Summer temperatures<br />
were milder than expected <strong>with</strong> no extremes, and after early bud<br />
break and veraison, harvest was unusually early in 2014.<br />
Vinification:<br />
100% French oak for 12 months<br />
Tasting Notes:<br />
The 2014 Carneros Estate Grown Pinot Noir shows a silky, elegant<br />
mouthfeel <strong>with</strong> juicy, fresh flavors of dark cherry, boysenberry and<br />
plum. The core of exuberant red fruit is rounded out by notes of<br />
baking spice and sandalwood, and a fine tannin profile frames the<br />
concentrated, yet vibrant fruit flavors.<br />
Sourcing: Estate Grown, Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros<br />
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir<br />
Clones: Dijon 667, 777, 113, 114, 115, 459, Pommard 5, 9 various<br />
Heirloom selections<br />
Release Date: April 2015<br />
Case Pro<strong>du</strong>ction: 22,588<br />
My Tasting Notes:<br />
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