© 2011 BY WAITS-MAST FAMILY CELLARS
2009 PINOT NOIR, HAYLEY VINEYARD,
ANDERSON VALLEY
Hayley Vineyard is located in Anderson Valley where warm sunny days give way to foggy afternoons and cool nights, allowing flavors to develop over a long period of time.
The Hayley Vineyard pinot noir is all about that classic Anderson Valley cherry fruit. On the nose, in addition to the cherry, is a hint of malted milk and a sweet toastiness from the oak. At the beginning, you get hints of pastry and cherry pie. On the mid-palate is a soft, silky mouthfeel enrobed in strawberry and rhubarb, ending in a clean finish. A light to medium-bodied pinot noir, the Hayley Vineyard pinot noir is truly enjoyable on its own or with your favorite meal.
| Clones: | 114 |
| Harvest/Brix: | September 29, 2009 at 26 Brix |
| Fruit: | 100% whole berry (no stems) |
| Fermentation: | RC212 yeast |
| Barrel aging: | 17 months in French oak, 25% new (Francois Freres) |
| Alcohol content: | 14.6% by volume |
| Bottled: | March, 2011 |
| Production: | 24 cases |
| Release date: | September, 2011 |
Suggested Retail Price: $36/bottle (750ml)
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