The Ewald Vineyard remains one of our most intriguing vineyards. Situated behind Kistler’s property, nestled next to Stiling and Dehlinger vineyards, this property has produced some of our most compelling Pinots...and yet we don’t seem to have yet fully figured out the vineyard. One thing we have learned is that the wines from this site do not do particularly well in a bunch of new oak. Over the years the final blend has been between 16% and 33% new wood, with the 2007 fitting right into that range at 33% new French oak. The 2007 was also picked at very reasonable sugar levels (between 23.9 and 24.3) as this was when the fruit tasted ripe. Yields were right at 2 tons per acre and approximately 20% whole cluster fermentation was used in the lot. The wine was allowed to remain in its original barrels until it was racked together just before bottling.
The 2007 Siduri Ewald Vineyard Pinot Noir is just beginning to reveal itself, showing intense black cherry and blackberry fruit, with floral scents, and hints of sage and mineral. The wine remains acidic on the finish, leading us to believe that it will continue to improve with some time, although it tastes pretty fantastic right now with some food.
Cases: 293
Released: August 2009
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