03 Rio San Lucas Pinot Noir
I have worked with the Rio San Lucas Vineyard for several years now. During my previous tenure at David Bruce Winery, I found myself lamenting the loss of this fruit into larger blends. I just had to rescue this unique individual from the crowd. RSL sits on the banks of the Salinas River, in a cool valley southeast of Monterey. Colleagues and I have always been able to pick out a unique RSL, earthy spice whenever making wines from this site. While I see these flavors in all the grapes harvested from RSL, the site character aligns with Pinot most harmoniously. This is a varietal classic. Dark cherry, spice, earth and exquisite balance.
| Wine Name: | Rio San Lucas Pinot Noir – SOLD OUT |
| Vintage: | 2003 |
| Release Date: | September, 2004 |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced: | 170 |
| Varietals: | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Vineyards: | Rio San Lucas (San Lucas, CA) |
| Age of Vines: | 35 years |
| Soils: | Loamy, sandy, riverbed soils |
| Primary Fermentation: | 3/4 ton open top fermenters |
| Aging Regime: | 11 months in 59 gallon oak, 10% new French, 30% 1 year French, 60% neutral |
| Alcohol Content: | 13.50% |
| pH: | 3.65 |
| TA: | 0.6 g/l |
| Evolution: | Short to mid term ageing should serve this wine well. Hold up to 7 years |
| Food Pairings: | Any dishes flavored by wild mushrooms are a perfect match. This wine is great with salmon and other rich, fatty fish. |
| Other Notes: | Unfined and unfiltered. This vintage is spicier and more balanced than the 2002. |
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21.25
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