Frei Brothers Reserve Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2000 |
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| The Russian River Valley is
regarded as one of the world’s most preeminent wine-growing regions. Close to the
sea, the valley’s summer warmth is moderated by fog and other cooling maritime
influences, creating an ideal climate for Pinot Noir grapes. That is why we chose the
Russian River Valley as the home of our Pinot Noir. Frei Brothers Reserve wines possess a fruit-forward character with intense aromas and
flavors that reflect the land and the climate that created the grapes. Our 2000 Pinot Noir
is smooth and medium to full-bodied, with classic aromas and flavors of raspberry and
cherry balanced by notes of toasty oak. |
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| Appellation: Russian River Valley |
| Varietal Content: 99% Pinot Noir |
| Fermentation: Fermentation proceeded with six different yeast strains to give a wide array of flavors and aromas; temperatures were monitored closely and not allowed to exceed 90° F. The wine was fermented in termperature-controlled horizontal rotary fermenters and punchdown tanks to gently mix the juice and skins and prevent tannic bitterness. |
| Oak Aging: After fermentation, the wine was barrel aged for an average of six months in primarily new and prior use French oak, where 95% of the wine completed malolactic fermentation. |
| Titratable Acidity: .56g/100ml |
| pH: 3.7 |
| Alcohol Level: 14.1% |
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