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2012 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir
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The Vineyard:
Green Valley AVA, a cooler sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley with
refreshing daytime breezes and cool, but not cold, nighttime temperatures
Strongly marine-influenced climate means smaller diurnal fluctuations
(less severe temperature change from day to night and warmer nighttime
temperatures, good for ripening because wines do not completely shut down.)
Planted to 667, 777, 828, Cruz and Pommard
Goldridge series sandy loam soil provides excellent drainage and low soil
fertility, keeping vines low vigor
^^ High density vine spacing (1x2m) promotes excellent vine balance and
development of grape flavors, structure and concentration
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2012 Vintage:
How it affected Hallberg Pinot Noir structure, concentration,
style and balance?
^^ Large Pinot Noir crop yielded a lot of clean fruit; natural acidity was relatively
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Hambrecht
Bradford Mountain
low and skins were thinner than average, giving us a greater than average juice
to solids ratio.
Moderate temperatures throughout the growing season allowed for beautiful
flavor development.
Dry, warm weather yielded very clean fruit – minimal sorting was required.
We utilized the Saignée technique to achieve concentration, structure and balance.
We employed extended maceration and a 5-day Cold soak to allow the fruit to
release complex flavors and aromas.
Bacigalupi
Goddard Ranch
Frost Ranch
Rochioli
River Block
Allen
The Wine:
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Ramey
Ideal weather produced an aromatically explosive, juicy wine.
Complex and savory, with lots of earthy, dark fruit flavors.
Full-bodied, bold and zesty texture – balanced by bright acidity.
New winemaking techniques amplified a long, juicy finish.
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VINEYARDS AND WINERY
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Martinelli
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Lolita
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Toboni
Stephens
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Stiling
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Pellegrini
Olivet Lane Estate
Nonella
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Crine
Hall Ro
Pratt
Emeritus
Hallberg
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Martine
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Maffei-Maffei
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Dutton
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Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery Grape Sources
Chardonnay
Grower: Bacigalupi
Grower: Hambrecht Vineyards
Grower: Martinelli
Grower: Pellegrini
Grower: Rochioli
Grower: Stiling
Grower: Price Family Vineyards
Vineyard: Goddard Ranch
Vineyard: Floodgate
Vineyard: Parnell Ranch
Vineyard: Olivet Lane Estate
Vineyard: Allen
Vineyard: Stiling
Vineyard: Durell - Sand Hill
Clones: 4, 5, Wente
Grower: Bowland
Clones: Wente
Grower: Martinelli
Clones: Wente, Robert Young
Grower: McIntyre
Clones: Wente
Grower: Pratt
Clones: 15, 76
Grower: Rochioli
Clones: See’s
Grower: Kaiser
Clones: Wente (located in Sonoma - not shown on the map)
Vineyard: Frost Ranch
Clones: Wente
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Pinot Noir
Grower: Bacigalupi
Grower: Bien Nacido