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Vineyard: Koos Family
| Owner | Koos Family |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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2005 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 487 cases, $60. Clones 115, 667
and 777. 50% Koos Family Vineyard, 50% Zephyr Ranch Vineyard. 30% whole clusters, cold soaked 8-10
days, hand punch downs, spontaneous wild yeast fermentation supplemented with Assmanhausen yeast.
Aged 20-22 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Lightly fined and filtered.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple
robe. On the nuanced nose there are aromas of black raspberry, forest floor, sage and oak toast. Darkly
fruited with prominent plum jam flavors framed by seasoned oak. Admirable elegance and silkiness with brisk
acidity showing a bit of citrus peel on the finish. Improves when tasted later in the day suggesting age ability.
Wants, needs and should have food if drunk now.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
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2005 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 487 cases, $60. Clones 115, 667 and 777. 50% Koos Family Vineyard, 50% Zephyr Ranch Vineyard. 30% whole clusters, cold soaked 8-10 days, hand punch downs, spontaneous wild yeast fermentation supplemented with Assmanhausen yeast. Aged 20-22 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Lightly fined and filtered. · Moderately dark reddish-purple robe. On the nuanced nose there are aromas of black raspberry, forest floor, sage and oak toast. Darkly fruited with prominent plum jam flavors framed by seasoned oak. Admirable elegance and silkiness with brisk acidity showing a bit of citrus peel on the finish. Improves when tasted later in the day suggesting age ability. Wants, needs and should have food if drunk now. Reviewed May 7, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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