2005 Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir

Winemaker's Notes
"Our 2005 Pinot Noir tantalizes the nose with the aromas of concentrated cherry preserve. Earthy forest fruit, and hints of rose petals and roasted almonds. Velvety tannins compliment the fresh fruit flavors and offer a full body mouthfeel sensation and delightful finish."
- Ivan Giotenov, Winemaker


Acclaim
Gold Medal & Reserve Class Champion - 2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
3 1/2 Stars - San Diego Union Tribune
3 1/2 Stars - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Winemaking
Ivan’s winemaking philosophy at Carmel Road is to handle the fruit as gently as possible. This is critical when working with finicky Pinot, which demands special attention. First, the clusters are carefully de-stemmed, then cold-soaked for several days to allow the subtle fruit flavors to emerge while extracting excess color and tannins. The wine is initially fermented in small vessels and later transferred to French oak barrels for several months. Finally, the separate lots are combined to create a superb blend, resulting in a subtle and sophisticated Pinot Noir. The wine is bottled without fining in order to preserve every aspect of its character.

Technical Data
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard Sources: Franscioni, Porter, and Clark Ranch
Appellation: Monterey County
Barrel Aging: 7 months in French oak barrels (21% new)
Analysis: Alcohol 14.5%, PH 3.73, Total Acidity 0.53 G/100ML


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