Nose
Intense aromas of raspberry, Bing cherry, tart cranberry, and delicate rose petals.
Palate
The entry is bright and supple with red currant and
wild strawberries intermingling with pomegranate, plum, and orange
rind. The finish is long with a kiss of French vanilla.
Growing Conditions
Dutton Ranch farms more than 80 separate vineyards in the Russian
River Valley. We selected our favorite sites from our family’s vineyards
to craft wines reflecting our vision of a signature Russian River Valley
Pinot Noir. Each of these vineyards are certified Sonoma County
Sustainably-Farmed and Fish-Friendly. From the vineyard sites and
clonal selection to the mixture of barrels selected, along with our
signature winemaking style, Karmen Isabella Pinot Noir has a balance of
red fruits with lush texture, as the vines planted in Goldridge soil tend to
showcase.
Bottling
Bottled: August 2015.
Winemaking
Harvested at night, the Karmen Isabella fruit is hand-sorted and gently
destemmed. The crushed fruit is then placed into small open-top
fermenters. The must is cold-soaked for five days to gently extract spice
and fruit characters, while minimizing harsher tannins. We punch-down
up to three times daily. After fermentation, the individual vineyard lots
are pressed and racked into French oak barrels to age. We select specific
vineyard clones and lots for our Karmen Isabella Pinot Noir before
blending them into a well-rounded Pinot Noir.
Aging
10 months in French oak, 35% new.
Appearance
A red brilliant hue in the glass.
