<H1>2006 Battle Creek Pinot Noir -- Erath Winery Shopping Cart</H1>
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-- <I>Silky and fluid with captivating complexity, this wine is a delightful choice for fireside reflection.</I>
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<p><b>Tasting Notes</b> <br />“Aromas of decadent toffee and caramel pair with exotic mandarin orange to lure you into the warm, toasty depths of this inaugural vintage of Battle Creek Pinot Noir. Drink from 2008.”<br />-<em>Gary Horner, Winemaker</em> </p>
<p><b>Vintage Overview</b> <br />A favorable, mild and dry spring resulted in an exceptional fruit set. Through the summer and fall, the weather conditions remained advantageous and the fruit continued to develop under warm and dry conditions punctuated with brief heat spikes. The warm weather continued through September and October which significantly condensed the harvest period.</p>
<p>Cooler and slightly wet conditions arrived in late September as sugar levels began to soar, the delayed rains allowed the fruit to develop mature flavors and achieve optimum ripeness. The 2006 vintage produced red wines displaying a rounded intensity of pure fruit, acid and tannin. </p>
<p><strong>Technical Notes</strong> <br /><em>Appellation: </em>Willamette Valley<br /><em>Vineyards:</em> Battle Creek<br /><em>Clones:</em> Coury clone 73%, Dijon clone 114 27%<br /><em>Barrel Regime:</em> 14 months in 100% French oak, 40% New<br /><em>Harvest Date: </em>September 29 - 30, 2006<br /><em>Alcohol:</em> 14.1%<br /><em>T.A.:</em> 0.57g/100mL<br /><em>pH:</em> 3.56</p>
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<LI>SKU: 17996
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