Schug 2004 Pinot Noir Heritage Reserve

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
We set aside the finest barrel lots of our Carneros Pinot Noir for extended aging to create our "Heritage Reserve" Pinot Noir. Each vineyard lot was chosen to express its own individuality in harmony with the final blend. The result is a limited bottling that is as rich and powerful as it is graceful and charming. A bouquet reminiscent of roses, warm cherries and Kirsch liqueur leads to rich flavors of black cherry, cranberry, and hints of lavender, all finishing with hints of tobacco and spicy new oak. This wine is perfect for the collector's cellar, and will continue to age gracefully for up to 10 years.

Technical Notes:

Blend:	100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation:	6-8 days in stainless steel punch-down fermenters, with cap submersion at 4-8 hour intervals.
Aging	40% aged 16 months in new French oak; 60% aged 16 months in two year old French oak
Alcohol	13.5%
Acidity:	TA= 0.70 g/100ml; pH= 3.81
Production:	693 cases