Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clone: Pommard, 115, 114 & 113)
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.614 g/100mL
pH
3.63
Harvest Brix
24.4-25.7
Harvest Date
9/22-10/3/08
Production
150 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery
2008 American Traditions Reserve Pinot Noir
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Vineyard Sources
64% from Ashley’s Vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills and 36% from Bien Nacido Vineyard located in the Santa Maria Valley
Barrel Aging
16 months in 50% new French oak
Cooperage
Sirugue, Francois Freres, Boutes, Dargaud & Jaegle, Quintessence & Ermitage
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir (Clone: Pommard, 115, 114 & 113)
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.614 g/100mL
pH
3.63
Harvest Brix
24.4-25.7
Harvest Date
9/22-10/3/08
Production
150 cases
Description
A wine that has stood the test of time and still shows well right out of the bottle. Lots of fruit, big mouthfeel and energy/acidity. Shows a touch of "brickish" color but does not taste old by any stretch. As with any older wine, there is a chance of bottle variation.