Nose
The delicate and floral 2014 Jolie opens with light aromas of cranberry and rose petals before deepening into a more opulent nose of anise and red plum.
Palate
This is a well-structured wine, with finely knit tannins on the palate and flavours of pie cherries, blueberries, and a finish with hints of smoke and allspice.
Harvest
This was the third exceptional harvest in a row in the Anderson Valley. It began a week earlier than normal, but the moderate weather throughout the spring and summer allowed the grapes ample time to achieve optimal ripeness, flavour development, and balance.
Winemaking
Beginning with a five-day cold soak, this wine utilized the slow-moving AMH yeast that effectively carried the fermentation for two weeks in tank. Punch-downs were performed one-to-three times daily to aid in the extraction of fl avors and color profi le desirable for Pinot Noir. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into a blend and began its aging regime until bottling in the following winter.
Aging
15 months French oak, 29% new
