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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. 

PDF version: 2006 Pioneer House Red

 

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