2006 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

One of Sonoma County’s largest AVAs, the Sonoma Coast Appellation stretches from the San Pablo Bay in the South to Mendocino County line to the North and runs primarily along the mountainous coastline of the Pacic Ocean. A sprawling growing region, the Sonoma Coast AVA is known for its strong maritime inuence that provides a cool growing climate throughout the year with fog moderating warmer summer temperatures. With its unique geography and climate, the Sonoma Coast has proven itself to be one of the world’s premier Pinot Noir producing regions.

Fruit is predominantly hand-picked and gently de-stemmed, with 70% whole berries in tank. Cold soaked at 48°F for 3-5 days. Fermented in open top tanks, punched down 3 times per day during active fermention. Post-fermention, free run was transfered to tank for one night of settling before racking to new and used French oak barrels. No racking out of barrels until blending prior to bottling.