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2005 Hartford Court Pinot Noir
Land's Edge Vineyards, Sonoma Coast
Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of ripe cherries, violets and cedar are followed by flavors of perfectly ripe, firm black cherries, mixed red and black berries. Allspice and coffee notes complement a long, multi-faceted finish in this exciting, new Hartford Court Pinot Noir.
Acclaim
96 Points/Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast, May 2007
90 Points - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, February, 2007
Vineyard Character
The primary source of fruit for Land's Edge Pinot Noir is our estate's Annapolis Vineyard, located along
the windswept northern part of the Sonoma Coastal Mountain Range overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
There is only one cascading ridge between the ocean, Annapolis Vineyard and the other vineyards, including
Seascape Vineyard, from which Land's Edge is sourced. The resulting cold climate reduces the Pinot Noir
crop to miniscule levels - often picked as late as November. However, this cool, and frequently foggy, coastal
climate preserves natural acidity in the berries, helping to delineate the purity of the fruit flavors.
Balanced acidity, layers of complexity and firm tannins will allow for long and graceful aging of this highly
expressive, inaugural vintage of Land's Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir.
Wine Details
Oak Barrels: 100% French oak, 50% new
Time in Oak: 11 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
TA: 5.5 g/L
pH: 3.69
Yeast: Native and cultured
Clones: 115, 667, 777
Wine Information Sheet PDF
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