2006 Pioneer House Red
| Composition: | 35% Counoise, 27% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 6% Viognier, 2% Cinsault |
| Harvest Dates: | Counoise Block 36 - 10/31/06, Mourvèdre Block 28A - 10/23/06, Syrah Block 4&5 - 10/9/06, Grenache Block 28B&29 - 10/31/06, Viognier Block 35 - 10/20/06, Cinsault Block 37 - 10/31/06 |
| Fermentation: | 14 days in small open and closed-top fermenters with punch-down twice daily |
| Barrel Aging: | 14 months in older French oak |
| Bottled: | 14-02-2008 00:00:00 |
| Production: | 225 cases (750ml) |
| Alcohol: | 14.8% |
| Total acidity: | 6.7 gramss per liter |
| pH: | 3.53 |
| Winemaker’s Notes: |
Our first vintage of Pioneer House Red is a blend of six classic Rhône Valley varieties: Counoise, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and Cinsault. Its enticing red-fruit aromas mingle fresh strawberry and raspberry scents with intriguing notes of game, earth and wild herbs. On the velvety palate, fine-grained tannins frame warm strawberry, red currant, vanilla, game, herbs de Provence and toast flavors, which persist through a lingering, fruit-filled finish. Complex and flavorful, this delightful Provencal-style blend is a joy to drink now with herb-roasted chicken, grilled lamb and spicy sausages, but it will age well for another 4-6 years. |
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