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Clos du Bois Pinot Noir 2006

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2006

Avg. Rating: 90.0/100 (1 Review)
Winery: Clos du Boir
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: United States
Region: California
Retail Price: $$ 17.00 USD
Created by: Mike Peters
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From the winery website: One of the most delicate and finicky grapes, Pinot Noir demands special attention. But the results are well worth the effort – seductive, plush, subtle. To fully capture the unique character of this grape, we use traditional Burgundian techniques of small-tank fermentation and aging in heavily toasted oak. That technique preserves the smooth, rich texture and subtle flavors of the grape, producing the aromas of crushed rose petals and rich cherry characteristic of fine Pinot Noir. This wine is comprised of Pinot Noir fruit from cool-climate vineyards in California’s North Coast Counties, including Sonoma County, Mendocino, and Napa. Grapes were harvested between September 21st and October 23rd, 2006, at an average 25º Brix. Vintage The 2006 growing season began slowly, with temperatures cooler than normal. As summer approached, temperatures heated up, culminating with a heat spike in July that spurred development and balanced the season’s earlier, cool conditions. Moving towards harvest, beautifully temperate weather created a longer growing season and encouraged full development of flavor and color concentration in the fruit. This extended hang time was enhanced by a sunny, breezy and dry ripening period, allowing for an evenly paced harvest. Winemaking Grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, into stainless steel fermenters. The must was cold soaked at 50°F for three days and yeast was then added to begin fermentation. The juice was pumped over the skins two to three times per day for almost eight days until fermentation was complete. The lots were pressed off to barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation and then aged in barrel for nine months. Winemaker Notes This Pinot noir has primary aromas of classic black cherry and blackberry, and secondary characteristics of strawberry, rose petal, vanilla, and roasted oak. The wine has a lush, silky texture with bright flavors of Bing cherry and strawberry. The wine is elegant in structure and impeccably balanced to serve as a versatile complement to any meal, or to enjoy on its own.

Tasting Notes from Cork’d Members

Clos du Bois Pinot Noir 2006
(about 1 month ago) buddy icon meohman1 90.0/100
Terrific California Pinot Noir - classic taste - cherry, bing cherry, strawberry and spice. You will love this wine - I did. Finish is as good as you want from a Pinot Noir from Cali. The best California Pinot Noirs exhibit pronounced spice and bright fruit flavors - this wine does that - get some! Reasonable and satisfying to the palate!

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