Pinot Noir Clones: Pommard, W?idenswil, Dijon 115, 777, 828 Harvest Dates: September 9, 10, 11, 15, 24, 25, 29; October 1, 2, 4, 2004 Grape Yield: 1.64 tons per acre Quantity Produced: 1,333 cases of 750 ml | 24 bottles of 1.5 L Date Bottled: August 9, 2005 Fermentation Notes: 3% whole cluster; 97% destemmed fruit with a high proportion of whole berries. Alcohol: 14.5% Elevage (Aging): 10 months in 43% new Burgundian oak; 57% previously-filled Burgundian barrels. Vineyard Source: Shea Vineyard: Blocks 5, 7, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 32, 33, Oak Block
Tasting Notes: This is always our signature Shea Vineyard blend. It comes from fruit from throughout Shea Vineyard. This wine gives off beautiful aromas of blueberries, rose pedals and boysenberries. The palate shows plums and blackberries. It is quite concentrated and is perhaps our best Estate yet.