Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 2016
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
August 26– September 9, 2016
Acid
T.A.: 0.53 g / 100ml
pH
3.77
Aging
10 months, 27% new oak (100% French)
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Napa Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir is an elegant wine that delivers beautiful aromas of
black cherry, strawberry and cola complemented by a hint of clove. Abundant flavors
of strawberry, cherry, graham cracker and hazelnut are framed by notes of caramel and
vanilla on the finish. This well-structured wine showcases a medium to light body with
balanced acidity and fine grained tannins. For a delicious meal, pair this Pinot with garlic
and herb roasted pork tenderloin, followed by dark chocolate mousse for dessert.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes for the Napa Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir were sourced exclusively from premier
vineyards in the southern part of Napa Valley, where the San Pablo Bay creates a cool,
maritime climate. Morning fog rolls across the vines, ushering in the cool breezes ideal
for growing delicate, flavorful Pinot Noir. The vines here produce complex, layered fruit
that translates to an earthy minerality and exceptional natural acidity in the glass.
Production Notes
Once harvested, the grapes were carefully sorted, de-stemmed and gently crushed.
During a 7 to 9 day maceration period, Délestage—the process of removing the grape
seeds and allowing the juice to remain in contact with the skins—was employed. This
technique helped to release the aromatic character of the fruit, enhance the color and
flavor of the wine, and create soft, round tannins. Following fermentation, the wine was
aged in 100% French oak barrels (27% new) for 10 months.
Winemaker Notes
The 2016 growing season in Napa Valley started out with unseasonably warm
temperatures, though welcomed rains occurred in the late winter and early spring after
years of drought. Bud break was early though slowed with April showers leading to a
harvest that was still early, though with a heavier crop than the 2015 vintage.
Product Reviews
greg sparrer
(Nov 24, 2018 at 9:45 AM)
BEST PINOTNOIR AROUND, I REALLY ENJOY IT.