Tasting Notes
The Oak Valley Pinot Noir 2006 was made from virus-free grapes grown at a 480m elevation on a cool south facing slope in a vineyard established during the year 2000. Good colour combined with a beautiful fruit expression showing cherries, strawberries and forest floor predominating; Very good tannin / acid structure. Well balanced, supremely elegant with a delicate silky finish.
In The Vineyard
Aspect: South-West facing slopes
Elevation: 440 – 480m
Soil Type: Medium texture gravelly soils with a structured clay layer
Clones: 114, 115
Rootstock: Ruggerie 140
Planting Date: 2001
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Trellising: Extended Perold
Plant Density: 3 333 vines / ha
Production: 0.8 tons / ha
About The Harvest
Harvest Date: 24 February 2006
Analysis at Harvest: Sugar: 24.9° B
Total acid: 6.8g/l
pH: 3.52
Yeasts: Vin 7
