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Benovia ’07 Sonoma Coast Pinot

Tasted a great wine from Benovia Winery, the 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. It’s a blend from Benovia’s estate blocks and selected small growers. Benovia is owned by Joe Anderson, Mary Dewane, and winemaker Mike Sullivan.

Tasting Notes

Medium clear, medium plus concentrated purple/ruby color with medium plus viscosity. Moderately intense aromas of raspberry and dried cherry with slight hints of vanilla suggesting a blend of new and old oak. On the palate dry with medium body confirming vanilla-infused cherry.  Juicy acidity and mild tannins on the finish. Medium to medium-plus complexity.

• Vineyard Sources: Petersen, Dutton Manzana, Martaella, Martinelli, Lingenfelder
• Harvest data: September 10th through October 15th, Alcohol 14.4%, pH 3.67, TA 0.59
• Fermentation: Cold soaked for 8 days, indigenous yeast fermentation lasted for almost two weeks
• Cooperage: 45% new French Oak
• Cases Produced: 1022
• Price: $25-$30

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