2008 CADRE “THE ARCHITECTS” PINOT NOIR

VINEYARD SOURCE
20% Firepeak, Edna Valley
21% Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley
25% Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley
34% La Encantada, Sta. Rita Hills

HARVEST DATES
Firepeak: 9/27/08
Laetitia: 9/9/08 and 9/29/08
Bien Nacido: 10/7/08
La Encantada: 10/3/08 and 10/7/08

Fermentation: Average of 26 days in open tops, 82°
Cooperage: Damy, Cadus, Remond, Rousseau, Seguin Moreau
Barrel Regime: 100% one year old oak
Barrel Aging: Ten months
Alcohol: 14.3%
pH at bottling: 3.46
Acid at bottling: 5.81 g/L
Bottling date: Aug 26, 2009
Aging Potential: 15 years
Closure: Cork
Cases produced: 971 or 1,942 six packs
Suggested retail: $50.00

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