Pinot Noir La Colina
- Red
- Pinot Noir
La Colina Vineyard is located in the Dundee Hills AVA and was planted in 1999 to a mixture of Wadenswil and Pommard pinot noir clones. The elevation is 600 ft. and has a south east orientation. The beautiful rolling La Colina Vineyard was our first vineyard holding and it’s been an exceptional site from the very beginning, turning out many of our favorite barrels in the cellar year after year.
Winemaking Information
100% de-stemmed 12 day cold soak Native fermentation, approx. 24 days in tank, 60% pumpover Pressed and settled 24-48 hrs. Barreled 14 months, 1 month stainless No new oak Full malolactic fermentation, no inoculation
Vineyard Information
La Colina Vineyard is located in the Dundee Hills AVA and was planted in 1999 to a mixture of Wadenswil and Pommard pinot noir clones. The elevation is 600 ft. and has a south east orientation. Appellation and soil: Dundee Hills is known for its rich, red volcanic Jory soils, which were formed from ancient volcanic basalt and consist of silt, clay and loam. They typically reach a depth of 4-6 feet and provide excellent drainage. Signature characteristics of the Dundee Hills include bright red strawberry and cherry notes mixed with warm spice and earth.