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2006 Harvest
Above average rain fall during winter, with the last precipitation in mid April characterized the rainfall of 2006. Bloom took place early May with cooler temperature than average which set-up a crop a 1/3 smaller than in 2005. All conditions were good for a superb vintage. July was especially hot for 7-8 days with temperature above 100F in the Firepeak vineyard, which help vegetation to catch-up. August and September had very cool temperature generally in the high seventies to low eighties most of the time.
Cool nights in the low 50’s contributed to keep high acidity and well balanced pH. Every block was hand harvested and fermented separately to insure a tighter wine lot selection during blend time.
Pinot Noir:
The 2006 Pinot Noir vintage has an intense and rich red ruby color with luxuriant nose of red cherry, black cherry, exotic spices, clove and vanilla with hint of earthiness. The wine having a nice color and tannin structure and many berry fruit, the conditions are present for this blend to have the ability to develop complex flavors and soft tannins with 4 to 5 years of age.
This elegant wine is truly a classic and shows the delicate nuances of fruit the Firepeak vineyard from the Edna Valley. We recommend drinking the wine at a temperature around 60 F. to experience all the fruity nuances of a rich Pinot Noir.
Chardonnay:
The 2006 CH vintage has an intense light yellow straw color. The wine exhibits a bright array of citrus flavors at first followed by intense flavors of ripe pears, apples and delicate scent of pineapple. The wine has a creamy texture coming from many months of delicate lees stirring in French oak barrels followed by a long rich and seamless finish.
The conditions are present for this blend to have the ability to develop complex and smooth flavors with 1 to 3 years of age.