Fall Release Library Finn Pinot Noir
2016
Winemaker’s Notes
The vines we farm for Finn are grown in a range of soils that comprise sand, loam, and clay, and together produce grand-scale complexity and the aging potential displayed here. A kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors emerge - layered fruits, red to black; sweet to savory; spicy and floral; herbal and tart. Within this spectrum comes a level of balance, intensity and nuance that is hard to find or replicate on a large scale; we will never bottle more than sixteen to twenty barrels each vintage. An elegant wine with aromatics of dried herb and fruit that extend to a long zesty finish. Excellent enjoyed now but will also continue to develop for another decade if you have the patience to tuck away in your cellar.
Vineyard
60% DuMOL O’Connell Estate Vineyard
Harvest Date
AUGUST 23RD, 27TH and SEPTEMBER 3RD
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Clones
Multi-Clonal Field Blend
Age of Vines at Harvest
22 years
Barrel Aging
AGED 15 MONTHS IN 55% NEW FRENCH OAK BARRELS FROM TONNELLERIES ACF, ERMITAGE, REMOND and MERCUREY
Production
480 cases of 750mL
24 cases of 1.5L
24 bottles of 3L
Press
95+ Wine Advocate, June 2018
90-93 points Vinous, April 2018
97 points Jeb Dunnuck, June 2018