2009 Beckham Estate

Pinot Noir

Pinot noir clones: Pommard, Wadenswil and Dijon 115 clones

Yield: The fruit was cropped to 2.7 lbs. per vine
4.4 tons harvested

Harvest: September 26, 2009

Vinification: Hand-harvested and hand-sorted
De-stemmed and whole berry fermented
5 day cold soak; 7 day ferment; 4 day post-fermentation maceration
Two punch downs per day

Cellaring: Barrel-aged in 40% new French oak for 11 months

Production: 250 cases bottled on October 3, 2010
Released: May 6, 2011

Tasting Notes: The hotter than average 2009 vintage pushed grapes to full maturity and the resulting wine is full-bodied, warm and rich.  Dried fruits dominate the nose, with secondary notes of jasmine, truffles and wet stone.

On the palate, cranberry and cherry round out the profile of dusty tannins and bracing acidity, with an intensely long finish.  The use of oak is pleasant and unobtrusive, with just hints of baking spice, cedar and pencil shavings.

Over time, the flavors deepen and hints of game, darker berries and earth emerge.

We hope you enjoy this inaugural vintage.
-Andrew and Annedria Beckham

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