2010 King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

Appearance: deep garnet and bright ruby tint Aroma: cherry, raspberry and spice Mouthfeel: soft rich entry with a long lively finish

Vineyard Notes

King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir reflects an excellence recognized worldwide. Made with the best selection of grapes each year, this vintage was sourced from King Estate’s certified Biodynamic® vineyard as well as a handful of like-minded sustainably-farmed vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley.

Winemaker Notes

Assmanhausen, D254, BM45 andRC212 yeasts. 100% Stainless steel fermentation in temperature controlled open top fermenters. Pumped over 2-3 times daily during the first third of fermentation, switching to punch downs during the final two thirds of fermentation. Pressed off skins at dryness. Malolactic fermentation in barrel, racked at completion of secondary fermentation and laid down for 8 months. 24% new french oak, 30% one year old barrels, 25% two year old barrels and 21 % three years or older. Cooperage predominantly from Frarn;ois Freres, Dargaud & Jaegle, Radoux, Claude Gillet, Nadalie and Cadus with medium and medium plus toasted staves.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2010
• Varietal
• Appellation Willamette Valley
• Alcohol 13
• DOWNLOAD TECH SHEET