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Notes from the Winemaker:
Our 2007 Pinot Noir from Fiddlestix Vineyard represents a selection of barrels that showcase the distinctive quality and personality of this acclaimed site in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Rita Hills. The barrels were chosen by Winemakers Chuck Ortman and Matt Ortman to craft a wine that vividly captures the vineyard’s signature black fruit flavors and enticing earthy nuances.
Vineyard
Fiddlestix Vineyard resides in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills at mile marker 7.28 along Santa Rosa Road. Here, the rare west-to-east orientation of the hills combines with coastal proximity to forge an unparalleled Pinot Noir climate, with reliable morning fog and consistent Pacific breezes that orchestrate optimal ripening. Under the direction of winegrower Kathy Joseph, Fiddlestix Vineyard is guided by cutting-edge viticulture, with close vine spacing, premium clonal selections and hands-on attention to detail. The result is a pure and terroir-driven expression of the Pinot Noir grape, with intense black fruit flavors, firm acidity and exquisite structure.
Winemaking
Yields were quite low in 2007, resulting in small, intensely flavored clusters. The grapes were picked at a lower Brix level than usual due to the excellent flavor development. The must was cold soaked for five days, followed by fermentation in small 1.5-ton bins. The cap was punched down manually three times daily during fermentation for enhanced color and extraction. After light pressing, the wine was returned to tank for two days of settling, then racked to French oak barrels for aging. Medium-toast Allier and Tronçais barrels were selected for their harmonious contribution to the Ortman style of Pinot Noir.
- 500 cases produced
- Aged 10 months in French oak barrels (60% new oak)
What Does It Taste Like?The 2007 Pinot Noir from Fiddlestix Vineyard begins with fragrant aromas
of cherry, strawberry, cola and vanilla cream. The palate is smooth and
seamlessly integrated with flavors of black cherry, plum and strawberry
jam. A cool mineral quality brings added nuance to a lively finish.
Enjoy this sleek Pinot Noir with roast duck, lamb chops, juicy roast
beef and other medium-weight fare.
