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Aliento Del Sol |
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In translation from the Spanish language, Aliento del Sol means "Spirit of the Sun." This name refers to California's Spanish history, but more importantly to the cool and sunny climate of California's coast. The maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean creates morning fog and afternoon winds: an ideal climate for the production of world-class Burgundian varietals. Winemakers Anthony Riboli and Arnaud Debons employ traditional techniques and modern technology to create wines that express ripe fruit flavors with balance and finesse. |
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| Chardonnay |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Aliento del Sol Chardonnay
is a luscious, structured wine with intense flavors of ripe pear and green
apple. Barrel fermentation contributes nuances of oak spice and honey,
while malolactic fermentation creates a round mouthfeel with a supple,
creamy texture.
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| Varietal: | 100% Chardonnay | ||
| Vintage: | 2005 | ||
| Appellation: |
Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County |
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| Vineyard Sources: | Bien Nacido Vineyard, Block V | ||
| Barrel
Fermentation: |
100% |
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| New French Oak: | 40% | ||
| Cooperage: | Sirugue, Francois Freres, Dargaud & Jaegle, Mercier | ||
| Forests: | Allier and Vosges | ||
| Malolactic
Fermentation: |
75% |
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| pH: | 3.3 | ||
| Alcohol: | 14.1% | ||
| TA: | 0.79 g/100mL | ||
| Cases Produced: | 1,748 cases | ||
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| Pinot Noir |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Aliento del
Sol Pinot Noir is handcrafted at Orcutt Road Cellars in the Edna Valley of
San Luis Obispo. All of the clonal selections are fermented separately in
small, open-top tanks. The cap is "punched down" in order to delicately
extract color without creating excessive tannins. After aging in French
oak barrels, the individual lots are evaluated and blended. The wine is
dark and structured with intense flavors of black cherry and raspberry.
Barrel aging contributes nuances of oak spice and cedar with a long,
mouth-filling finish. |
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| Varietal: | 100% Pinot Noir | |
| Vintage: | 2003 | |
| Appellation: |
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey |
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| Vineyard Sources: | Sarmento Vineyard | |
| Clonal Selections: | Pommard 5, Dijon 115, | |
| Barrel Aging: | 10 months | |
| New Oak: | 50% New French & American | |
| Cooperage: | Cadus, Dargaud & Jaegle, Francois Freres, Mercurey, Mercier, Mendocino | |
| Forests: | Allier, Bertrange, Troncais, Vosges, Northern, Appalachian | |
| pH: | 3.86 | |
| Alcohol: | 14.1% | |
| TA: | 0.66 g/100mL | |
| Cases Produced: | 1,230 cases | |
