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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - La Rochelle Winemaker Dinner: Ruby color with black cherry, brown sugar, lavender, pepper and earth aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and balanced with black cherry, mineral, and hints of cola and earth flavors. Alcohol 14.7%. Eighteen months in 100% French oak (including Billon, Cadus, and Saury); 5 barrels – 3 new, two second-use. Production: 259 six-packs

The Donum Ranch includes 70 acres of vines divided into 15 blocks and sub-blocks. A variety of Pinot Noir clones and selections grows here, including “heirlooms” like Calera, Chalone, Hanzell, Martini, Roederer and Swan, and Dijon clones such as 115, 667 and 777. Originally planted in 1989 by Anne Moller-Racke, La Rochelle uses the Donum clone (a Roederer selection) for its offering. 2010 is our second release.

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