Truchard Pinot Noir

Vintage: after a string of unpredictable harvests 2012 turned out to be a near perfect vintage. Ideal springtime conditions resulted in excellent berry set and a large crop. Moderate temperatures throughout the growing season slowly brought the fruit to full maturity. The wines of 2012 are elegant with rich aromas and flavors. They possess bright acidity beautiful structure and the intensity needed to gracefully age. Vineyard: seven separate clonal selections of pinot noir grow on the truchard estate vineyard. Two martini clones the pommard clone the swan clone; and several new selections from france – dijon 115 667 777. Each selection provides a unique element of aromatic fruit spice and texture to the blend. The vines range from 16 – 38 years in age. They are planted in several select sites that take full advantage of the thin soils rolling hills and cooler temperatures; factors which combine to make the carneros region ideal for producing pinot noir. Harvest: s