11th Hour Cellars
11th Hour Cellars Pinot Noir
$19.15
About this winery
Like many things in life, winemaking decisions are sometimes made at the “11th hour”. In the case of these California appellation varietals, this is a good thing because it enables our winemaker to wait until the last minute to select the harvest date, determine the fermentation period and the time required for barrel aging to accentuate the natural, intense fruit profiles of the grape. The result of these 11th Hour decisions is expressed in every glass. The mouthfeel and complex aromas and...
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Product notes
The soil consists of a thick layer of silt loam that covers a subsoil of sandstone and shale. Semi-coastal Mediterranean climate, with moderate humidity, cool breezes from the Sacramento Delta and cooler temperatures at night. Altitude of 61 meters. Average age of the vines: Sixteen years.
Production notes
Mechanical harvest. Vinification by fermentation in the presence of the skins in stainless steel tanks. Aging for sixteen to eighteen months in neutral French and American oak barrels.
Tasting notes
A classic combination of raspberry and black cherry flavors over a weave of smooth tannins and a smooth finish. Perfect pairing with pork tenderloin, lacquered duck, baked salmon, roasted mushrooms with fine herbs and Burgundian snails. Serve between 14 and 18 ° C.