Tria
2006 Pinot Noir, California
It’s hard to believe that a Pinot Noir can be both juicy and smooth, but the Tria manages to accomplish this feat with grace. Deep ruby in color, this fruit-driven red expresses Old World charm, yet still delivers New World drinkability. Huge strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors are completed with a touch of oak.
The almost one-half Sonoma Coast fruit delivers balanced deep black cherry flavors and spice. The balance of fruit hails from the Central Coast and Mendocino, two prime locales that furnish yet even more dark berry flavors with floral notes.
Technical Notes
Taste:
This deep ruby Pinot boasts floral strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors, backed by graham cracker with a touch of toasty oak.
Region:
The grapes for this release come from Sonoma Coast as well as Mendocino and the Central Coast. Sonoma Coast fruit delivers balanced deep black cherry flavors and spice. The Central Coast component furnishes intensity - vibrant, complex dark berries, with hints of leather and spice. A small but cost-effective percentage of Mendocino fruit is delicate and floral, violets and rose petals.
Winemaking:
Fermented in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, 40% was aged in French oak, 20% aged in American oak for 8
months.
Varietal:
100% Pinot Noir from three California sub-regions
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