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2007 Hartford Court Pinot Noir
Seascape Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
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Tasting Notes
Aromas of blackberries, roasted plums and sassafras highlight the 2007 Seascape Vineyard Pinot Noir. An
opulent ‘mouthfeel’ with silky, fine grain tannins, exotic plum and sassafras flavors, along with a very long
finish are highlights of this distinctive cool climate Pinot Noir.
Acclaim
92 Points - "Medium red. Exotically perfumed bouquet of black raspberry, cherry compote, smoked meat and incense. Fresh, spicy red and dark berry flavors complemented by a sexy rose pastille quality. Sweeter on the finish, leaving behind suave black and blue fruits and a hint of blood orange." - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2009
Historical Acclaim
2006: 91 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2008
2004: 91 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2006
2003: 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, December 2005
Vineyard Characteristics
Seascape Vineyard sits on a panoramic site on a scenic ridge top west of the town of Occidental, in the
Sonoma Coast AVA. The vineyard abuts an old redwood grove and faces cascading ridges to Bodega Bay and
the Pacific Ocean. The well-known Coastlands Vineyard also borders the property. Because there is no ridge
between the ocean and the vineyard, Seascape is an extremely cold spot – so cold that Pinot Noir is often
picked here in November. This cold and often foggy coastal climate preserves natural acidity in the grapes and
helps delineate the purity of fruit flavors and expression of the unique coastal terroir in this wine. Balanced
natural acidity also accentuates the potential for long and graceful aging of Seascape Vineyard Pinot Noirs.
Seascape Vineyard is planted primarily to Dijon selections such as 777, 114 and 115 with a smaller amount
of the Swiss Wadenswill clone. Seascape only averages only about one ton-per-acre, which helps to ensure
thorough physiological maturity in this cool and challenging site.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak; 60% new
Time in oak: 15 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
TA: 5.3g/L
pH: 3.67
Cases produced: 250
No fining or filtration
Wine Information Sheet PDF
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