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The current Pinot Noir releases include
two wines from the stellar 2007 vintage and an early
release in 375ml half-bottle size of the 2008 vintage.
The
half-bottle 2008 release from the Cargasacchi-Jalama
Vineyard is an indication of that small and concentrated
vintage due to continued drought conditions and a
hard frost in the springtime. The half-size bottle
has allowed
the wine to bottle age earlier and is a great indication
of the concentration and character of the 2008 release
from our far western vineyard.
The Cargasacchi
2007 Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vineyard and
the Cargasacchi 2007 Pinot Noir
Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard are from the 2007
vintage - the very dry winter (7 inches total rainfall)
left an indelible mark on the vintage by reducing
vine vigor, limiting yields and by producing tiny
clusters and berries. The smaller berry size resulted
in a much higher ratio of skin to juice to produce
wines that are dark, tannic and concentrated.,
which produced extremely low yields and a later
harvest.
The wines are released to the mailing
list once each year. You are invited to join the
mailing list.
While stocks last, you can order
Cargasacchi wines here - if you would like to add Point
Concepción wines to your order, please visit
the order page
on that website.
2007 Pinot
Noir, Cargasacchi Vineyard,
Sta. Rita Hills
The saturated red hue borders
on purple with distinctive pinot noir perfume
of red and purple berries and violets. In the
mouth this is a luscious, richly textured wine
that balances fruit, spice and tannin. Exhibiting
layers of blackberry and small dark fruit flavors
woven with firm, ripe, tannins for a very persistent,
mouthwatering finish.
Click
here for full winemaking and tasting notes.
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2007
Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard,
Santa Barbara County
Brooding but approachable
with spicy cherry, violets and loamy earth
on the nose. In the mouth the wine has a bright
and supple texture that is followed by flavors
of crushed raspberry and darker fruits, with
smoky blackberry flavors, mineral and subtle
hints of mocha toastiness. Soft, fine-grained
tannins lead to a lengthy, clean finish.
Click
here for full winemaking and tasting notes.
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| $40
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2008
Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard,
Santa Barbara County, 375ml
In a vintage characterized
by low yields and concentration, this is not
your typical fruit bomb. The nose shows tealeaf,
dark berry fruit and a little pinot funk. Depending
on your mood; the nose can also show a hint of
sage or thyme and even violets. The fruit’s
character is spicy and juicy with mouth coating
black cherry, cola and earthy flavors woven together
by a core of minerality that is framed by a chewy
texture/mouthfeel.
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here for full winemaking and tasting notes.
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| $20
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