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  Adelaida HMR Estate Pinot Noir 2007 (Paso Robles, California)
 
 
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Winery: Adelaida
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Paso Robles, California
Vintage: 2007
Bottle Size: 750 ml

Product Code: ADELAIDAHMRPINOT07-W
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Notes from the Winemaker:

Of the roughly 130 acres of Adelaida’s total Estate planting, the cool micro climate that encircles the celebrated 32 acres of HMR Pinot Noir vines is truly unique in the region. Always about ten degrees cooler than the surrounding terrain, this site is one of the rare places in Paso Robles appropriate for the capricious Burgundy grape. Planted in 1964, this historic mountain vineyard, running between 1,700 to 1,900 feet of elevation, is configured in an east to west direction of rolling hillsides of fractured calcareous soils. Pacific coastal breezes drop evening temperatures a stunning 40-50 degrees, contributing to an ideal balance of ripeness and retention of natural fruit acidity. As with all of our vineyards HMR Estate is farmed following sustainable growing practices.

The winemaking process begins with multiple passes through the vineyard during harvest, seeking ripeness levels of 24-25º Brix. Following a season of low rainfall, ideal warm summer days and cool marine influenced nights we picked our first block on August 22nd. We continued harvesting seven individual lots over the next three weeks; all handled separately. About one third of the fruit is left as intact whole clusters, while the remainder is destemmed. A significant fraction of air dried stems is added back to certain lots to complex the tannin structure. Fermentation with native, indigenous yeast progresses for approximately 14 days with twice a day manual punch-downs of the cap; a gentle immersion of skins and solids into the active juice. Following a short (3-5 days) post fermentation settling the free run is racked to French oak barrels and the remaining solids are pressed. The new wine is rested without movement for the full term on its lees for the next 23 months.

The wine is a poetry of exotic perfume and salivating fine tannins leading to a core of pure black berry flavors. First impressions of chaparral, mesquite and sage move into the realm of first flush Darjeeling tea, followed by a fine grip of cherry skins, hints of rose petals finishing with layers of Thai and subtle Cajun spice. A few moments of aeration will reward the impatient imbiber. Drink now or cellar up to 2014.

Vintage Details:

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir. Cases: 775 cases produced. Barrel aged 23 months 100% French oak (32% new).
 



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