2007 SEGUE RUSSIAN RIVER PINOT NOIR

110 cases

The 2007 Segue Russian River Pinot Noir integrates dark berry, cola, and smoky flavors with a velvet mouthfeel. The region’s unique Goldridge soil and cool climate contribute to the wine’s combination of round lush fruit, earthiness and spice.

Balancing moderate daytime heat, marine influences provide ideal conditions for the delicate, temperamental Pinot Noir grape, which needs a wink from the gods to fully ripen and to develop the ripe blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry components found in this Segue. Layers of rich mocha aroma, cassis, cinnamon and black tea will continue to develop with cellaring. The dry ‘07 season, with no spring rains, produced smaller berries with more concentrated flavor, bolstered by excellent tannic structure and acid balance, resulting in a Segue Russian River Pinot Noir with exceptional aging potential.

Using only native wild yeast to ferment, I punched down gently by hand and aged eleven months in 40% new French medium light toasted oak. As in my previous Russian River blends, I crafted this wine to achieve a balance between round, ripe fruit, layers of smoky spice, a hint of cola, and mouth-watering acidity as in my previous vintage.

Like all Segue wines, the’07 Russian River is styled for pure pleasure as an accompaniment to fine cuisine. The balance between acidity and ripened fruit brings out full flavors in food, and is in turn enhanced by the food it accompanies.

Serve through 2012.

Segue’07 Russian River Pinot Noir Data Sheet (pdf)