La Follette
Pinot Noir Heintz Vineyard Russian River Valley
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Description :
Charlie Heintz is the third generation of his family to farm this 50-acre vineyard. Near Occidental in one of the cooler sections of the Russian River Valley AVA, the growing season is longer intensifying the fruit flavors and adding to the depth of each wine.
Vinification: No sulphur added prior to fermentation, all clones co-fermented. 100% native primary and secondary fermentation. 11 months in low toast, air-dried 3-year-old French oak, 25% new.Grape varieties :
Pinot Noir
Altitude :
275m ASL
Vineyard age :
Vines planted in 1996
Exposure :
North-South
Soil :
Golding Sandy Loam
Alcohol :
14%
Tasting notes :
There's the distinctive Russian River Valley cherry cola in the nose followed by baking spices, anise, and allspice. Flavors abound including cherry pie, red raspberry, currant with a bit of green, blueberry, and melting milk chocolate. Sipping it transports you to the sensory feeling of walking in the woods - the smells of coastal earthiness and forest floor. This Pinot Noir has an unctuous mid-palate with a lingering aftertaste.
Press Notes
- Wine Spectator
- 201891 points
- Wine Enthusiast
- 201995 points
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