2010 The Farm Pinot Noir Library Set

Regularly $390

GOLD MEDAL: PINOT NOIR SUMMIT 2015

Color: Bright deep reds. Garnet and ruby luminescence.

Nose: Deep cherry nose with earth tones and spice.

Flavors: Leads with deep red cherry, mid-palate of bright red fruit, balanced acidity, earth tones and minerality, complemented by earthy spices of clove and black pepper notes. Long finish of pepper with rich mouth feel. Gorgeous wine with long life ahead!

Fermentation Method
These grapes were picked at sunrise, hand-sorted and destemmed then cold soaked for 5 days before going through whole berry fermentation and receiving 2 punch-downs per day. Fermentation took approximately 12-16 days in an open top 5 ton fermentation tank and the wine was then racked to barrels.

Barrel Program
30% new French Oak, 30% 1 yr., 40% older (Remond, Cadus, Magrenan, primarily). Wine remained in barrel for 9 months with one racking at 5 months during blending.