At this time of year the wines have matured and are showing their character. The barrels are arranged by lot or specific areas in the vineyard.
It is the wine maker that creates the best expression of the 2006 vintage. every year we initiate trials using Vine canopy management, different barrel manufacturers and yeast selection to name a few.
Each glass is from a separate barrel, representing a component of that lot. This particular effort was to create the Lafond Vineyard Designate Pinot Noir. It will remain in barrel until about January 2008.
Images are of Winemaker Bruce McGuire and Assistant Winemaker Ryan Ralston evaluating the Pinot Noir…
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