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Winemaker: Jacqueline & Dan Person
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Farming: Organic Practices
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Variety: Pinot Noir
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Terroir: This wine is assembled from a range of cool-climate vineyards from which we source our Pinot noir and Chardonnay including the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Benito County.
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Vinification: Traditional Methode Champenoise. Various vineyards were harvested at different dates. After harvest, grapes were pressed whole cluster and settled for 1-2 days as juice. Clear juice helps to retain the purity and focus of this wine. Each vineyard was fermented separately in barrel with native yeast at 60-70°F. The fermentation sediment was kept with the wine until bottling without the addition of sulfur dioxide. The wine was bottled with fresh yeast and a small amount of sugar.
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Aging: After 2 months in bottle, the yeast had consumed the sugar, the sediment was removed, and they added back a small amount of wine and sugar. After a light dosage, the bottles were capped again in order to preserve the natural youth and freshness of the wine.
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Tasting Note: Dry. Fresh ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, and pink guava.