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This is a blend of 45% from the Beaux Frères Vineyard and 36% from the famous Shea Vineyard from which we contract fruit, 15% from the old Ana Vineyard, and 4% from our one acre of Grenache planted on The Upper Terrace. In blind tastings, this was our finest blend. We loved its charm, wonderfully sweet black cherry and raspberry fruit, supple tannin, and captivating personality. We could have fashioned single vineyard cuvèes of the Ana and Shea vineyards as we did in 2002, increased the production of Beaux Frères, or bottled the Grenache separately, but this particular blend revealed the most texture, ripeness, complexity, and charm. It will be a delicious, medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir to drink during its first five to eight years of life, although we suspect it will keep longer. This wine was bottled unfiltered although several component parts were fined with one egg white per barrel to soften and sweeten the tannin. Anticipated Maturity: 2006-2014
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