2001 Sonoma Coast-Saignee

With this lovely wine we took advantage of an opportunity to expand our horizons with pinot noir.Two of our vineyards in Sonoma Coast region this year yielded fruit with larger than normal berries but very nice flavors.We chose to remove a portion of the juice from the tanks prior to fermentation.We kept this apart,gave it a cool fermentation of its own,and this wine is the result.With delicate floral aromas underscored by a hint of toastiness,and a palate that is crisp and light,this is a blush wine that can happily accompany seafood,cheese plates or light pasta dishes.We produced fewer than 200 cases,which are ready to drink right now.

Wine Facts:

Case Production:	150
Type of oak:	None
Time in oak:	None
pH:	3.26
Alcohol:	13.5%
	Stainless Steel Fermentation
	Contact with skins:4-6 hours