Pinot Noir, Ysabel, Sonoma Mountain – 2012
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Introduction
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The crest on our HdV label traces back to the de la Guerra family of Spain and our family patriarch, Don José de la Guerra, who settled in California during the late eighteenth century. Simply put, he was an original Californio. In accordance with the celebration of our Spanish heritage, our inaugural Pinot Noir release dons the name of a family matriarch, Ysabel.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Van der Kamp
- Location: Above Kenwood
- Cultivation: Lutte raisonnée since 1973
- Size: 3 acres
- Vine Age: 12-13 years
- Soil: Speckled loam with volcanic tuff over decomposed riverbed/streambed
- Elevation: 1,400 feet
- Exposure: Southeastern hillside
- Density: 1,130 vines/acre
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Vintage Report
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The 2012 growing season was reminiscent of 2009. Mild and warm days were followed by cool nights without any extreme weather events to disturb this smooth and slow growing season. Harvest began in late September after a long and slow maturation period, allowing our fruit to reach a state of graceful definition and balance.
- Harvest Date(s): September 25, 26 and 29
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Oak tank with 100% native yeast
- Malolactic: 100%
- Barrel Aging: 15 months in French oak (20% new)
- Filtration: Unfiltered
- Fining: Unfined
- Bottled: November 26, 2013
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Technical Information
- Production (in cases): 296 cases
- Production Case Pack: 12/750ml
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Tasting Notes
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Complex and balanced, red fruits, floral and earthy notes arise from the glass. An elegant entry leads to a lively freshness and minerality that harmonize with the flesh and succulence of the wine. Elegant, round, soft and finely woven tannins pair admirably with the excellent fruit intensity on the mid palate. The finish is firm and long, as the wine promises years of cellar aging.
Aging Potential: 10-15 years
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Reviews
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Pinot Noir, Ysabel, Sonoma Mountain – 2012 – 93 points, Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast
"… this wine conveys roses and black tea, along with a woodsy, truffle-like character. While powerfully round and soft, it offers elegance in abundance, alongside a swatch of fresh-dug earth and a thick finish of forest floor."
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Pinot Noir, Ysabel, Sonoma Mountain – 2012
Complex and balanced, red fruit, floral and earthy notes arise from the glass. An elegant entry leads to a lively freshness and minerality that harmonize with the flesh of the wine. Soft, elegant tannins complement intense fruit on the mid palate.