2008 Brooks Pinot Noir Rastaban

From the Winery

"The eye of the Dragon.” A star in the Northern Constellation, Draco is known as the head of the dragon, which is full of wisdom! The grapes were hand sorted and 100% destemmed. They fermented in individual lots and went through a cold soak for 7-14 days with fermentation temperatures between 85-88 degrees. After racking to barrel, the wines aged for 18 months in 50% New French oak. these barrels have an element of earth to them, with components of minerality, compost and soil which add balance and richness to the blend. this wine was unfined and filtered. Although still a little tight, this wine is very approachable, and made to lay down for at least the next 10 years. Black currant, dark plum and a real earthiness carry the aromatics of this wine. Big ripe dark berry fruit pie on the palate, great structure with larger tannins, finishes rich and juicy.

100% Pinot Noir
13.4% alcohol

300 cases produced

Eola-Amity Hills AVA,

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