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Vineyard: Drum Canyon
| Owners | Jim Dierberg, Mary Dierberg |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Dates Planted | 2005 |
| Acres | 70 |
| Location | Eastern edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Significant maritime influence characterized by fog-shrouded mornings followed by maritime breezes and sunny days. |
| Aspect | Hillside, southern exposure. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
| Managers | Rudolfo Bravo |
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2009 Dierberg Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.65, $44. Sourced from Drum Canyon Vineyard
planted in 2005. Low vigor rootstocks and a mix of heritage clones. Primarily native yeast fermentation. Aged
16 months in used French oak barrels. Lightly fining for clarity, unfiltered.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple
color in the glass. Aromas of black fruits, BBQ grill and toast. Vigorous with flavor and character offering a
core of well-spiced and very ripe black plum and blackberry fruit wrapped in muscular tannins. Soft and plush
on the mid palate and on the very dry finish. A full-bodied, fruit-driven wine that is a touch jammy in character.
Good.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
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2009 Dierberg Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.65, $44. Sourced from Drum Canyon Vineyard planted in 2005. Low vigor rootstocks and a mix of heritage clones. Primarily native yeast fermentation. Aged 16 months in used French oak barrels. Lightly fining for clarity, unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of black fruits, BBQ grill and toast. Vigorous with flavor and character offering a core of well-spiced and very ripe black plum and blackberry fruit wrapped in muscular tannins. Soft and plush on the mid palate and on the very dry finish. A full-bodied, fruit-driven wine that is a touch jammy in character. Good. Reviewed January 19, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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