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2009 Sojourn Pinot Noir Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast
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Rodgers Creek Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
2009 was our second vintage working with Rodgers Creek Vineyard. Especially well-suited for Pinot noir, this site sits high on a ridge in the heart of the Petaluma Gap, taking the full brunt of wind and thick fog that define this cool climate zone. The vines grow in light, chalky soils on steep inclines, causing natural vine stress and resulting in high levels of concentration.
In 2009 we fermented our block of Pinot noir clone 777 whole-cluster and blended it with two blocks of the Pommard clone. This unique blend forms the foundation of this wine. The whole-cluster fermentation adds verve and depth that compliment the rich spices and dark cherry flavors. This vintage has a pure fruit profile, while still showing nuances of mushroom, earth, and Asian spice that dominated the previous vintage.
http://www.sojourncellars.com/wines-vineyards/2009/pinot-noir-rodgers-creek includes video from winemaker.
2009 was our second vintage working with Rodgers Creek Vineyard. Especially well-suited for Pinot noir, this site sits high on a ridge in the heart of the Petaluma Gap, taking the full brunt of wind and thick fog that define this cool climate zone. The vines grow in light, chalky soils on steep inclines, causing natural vine stress and resulting in high levels of concentration.
In 2009 we fermented our block of Pinot noir clone 777 whole-cluster and blended it with two blocks of the Pommard clone. This unique blend forms the foundation of this wine. The whole-cluster fermentation adds verve and depth that compliment the rich spices and dark cherry flavors. This vintage has a pure fruit profile, while still showing nuances of mushroom, earth, and Asian spice that dominated the previous vintage.
http://www.sojourncellars.com/wines-vineyards/2009/pinot-noir-rodgers-creek includes video from winemaker.