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2002 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Villages Cuvée Release Date: 8/1/2004 Retail Price: $ 16/bottle Availability: 241 cases Production Notes The 2002 Pinot noir, Villages Cuvée is a blend of grapes from Anden, White Rose, and Seven Springs Vineyards located in the northern Willamette Valley. The grapes were fermented in small tanks after one to three days of cold maceration. The wine aged for 17 months in 36% new French oak barrels and a portion of the wine was lightly fined. Crop Level 2.1 to 2.4 tons/acreHarvest Early October, 2002 Bottled May 2004 This Pinot noir complements red meat, cheese, and rich fish entrees and is ready to drink.
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Winemaker Notes
The Villages Cuvée is a blend of declassified Pinot noir from the 2002 vintage. Seventy percent of the blend is from Anden Vineyard, with the balance coming from White Rose and Seven Springs. Most of the fruit is from vines older than 20 years.
Tasting notes
The 2002 Villages Cuvée has a nose and flavors of red and black fruits with spice and floral notes. Deeply colored and full bodied, it represents an excellent value. It was bottled in late May 2004 and should develop over five years.