Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir — 2015
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Introduction
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Named for the road where our family grew up in Portland, Oregon, our Cumberland Reserve represents a blend of some of the finest barrels from our five estate-farmed vineyards, all carefully combined to showcase Oregon Pinot Noir at its best. Our Cumberland Reserve is the epitome of the Bergström style: the expression of a unique vintage’s character combined with the perfect marriage of spice, mineral, and fresh fruit flavors.
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Vineyard Profile
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Estate-sourced from Bergström, Silice, & Le Pré du Col Vineyards in Dundee Hills, Ribbon Ridge, and Chehalem Mountains AVAs. Pinot Noir represents about 80% of the total Bergström estate acreage. Additional fruit from Croft, Gregory Ranch, Shea, & Temperance, Hill Vineyards.
- Appellation: Willamette Valley
- Vine Age: 16-22 years old
- Soil: Marine sedimentary sandy soils and volcanic basalt clays
- Exposure: Various
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): September 4- October 8, 2015
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Vinification
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20% whole cluster fermentation, 10-17 days in stainless tanks. Small lot fermented in stainless rounds (2-5 tons). Pumpovers and punch-downs during primary ferment.
- Malolactic: 100% malolactic and alcoholic fermentation (no residual sugars or malic acids)
- Aging: 11 months élevage on lees
- Barrel Aging: 228L and 500L French oak cooperage
- Filtration: Cross-flow filtered
- Fining: No Fining
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 12.4%
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Tasting Notes
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A dark and vibrant cherry color with a youthful magenta hue. Explosive aromas of ripe dark cherries, black currant, and blueberries with a candied kirsch touch to the fruit perfume. Bursting with pure fruit flavors with crunchy succulent flavors and a silky mouthfeel. Undeniably delicious now with a mouthwatering finish. There is a very long finish, and this wine is very much in balance. Buy by the case…and drink at will. You won’t regret it.
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