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2008 Summerland Pinot Noir Single Vineyard Collection Wolff
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APPELLATION: Edna Valley
VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir
VINEYARD: 100% Wolff Vineyard
ALCOHOL: 14.2%
HARVEST DATE: 10/02/08
BRIX AT HARVEST: 24.2
pH: 3.6
TA: 5.8 g/L
CASE PRODUCTION: 650
RELEASE DATE: 4/1/2011
The Vineyard site was first planted 30 years ago by one of the Edna Valley's winegrowing pioneers. The vineyard is impeccably farmed and biodynamic practices are deployed. The cooler climate of the Edna Valley and low yielding vineyards enjoyed at Wolff provide a flavor profile we find unique. Wolff Vineyards is one of the first vineyards in the Central Coast to become “Certified Sustainably Grown” as part of a pilot project with the Central Coast Vineyard Team. The vines are situated on steep slopes not common to the Edna Valley. Here the fruit benefits from southern exposure as well as from the shallow, well-drained sandy loam. The Pinot Noir blocks are planted on 115, 667, 777 and Pommard, of which Summerland contracts all four of these proven Dijon clones.
The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and vinified in 5 different yeasts. After fermentation (about 20 days) the lots were pressed, blended and placed into a barrel program of French Oak. The youngest vineyard in our portfolio shows Pinot Noir in a restrained, elegant style reminiscent of Volnay.
VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir
VINEYARD: 100% Wolff Vineyard
ALCOHOL: 14.2%
HARVEST DATE: 10/02/08
BRIX AT HARVEST: 24.2
pH: 3.6
TA: 5.8 g/L
CASE PRODUCTION: 650
RELEASE DATE: 4/1/2011
The Vineyard site was first planted 30 years ago by one of the Edna Valley's winegrowing pioneers. The vineyard is impeccably farmed and biodynamic practices are deployed. The cooler climate of the Edna Valley and low yielding vineyards enjoyed at Wolff provide a flavor profile we find unique. Wolff Vineyards is one of the first vineyards in the Central Coast to become “Certified Sustainably Grown” as part of a pilot project with the Central Coast Vineyard Team. The vines are situated on steep slopes not common to the Edna Valley. Here the fruit benefits from southern exposure as well as from the shallow, well-drained sandy loam. The Pinot Noir blocks are planted on 115, 667, 777 and Pommard, of which Summerland contracts all four of these proven Dijon clones.
The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and vinified in 5 different yeasts. After fermentation (about 20 days) the lots were pressed, blended and placed into a barrel program of French Oak. The youngest vineyard in our portfolio shows Pinot Noir in a restrained, elegant style reminiscent of Volnay.