Nose
Elegant aromas of confiture, Rainier cherry, iron and clay
waft delicately from the glass.
Palate
On the palate, high-toned wild berry, savory game, and a touch of clove
are framed by ultrafine-grained tannins and bright acidity.
Growing Conditions
Relative to the preceding three years, the 2016 growing season was notably cooler, with lower than
average daytime highs and colder nights. Though harvest commenced a week earlier than typical, the
weather remained stable throughout the ripening phase with no significant heat spikes. The result was
balanced fruit of optimal quality and a short harvest period, concluding within a two to three-week
timeline.
Harvest
Hand-harvested at night, sheers only.
Bottling
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaking
9% whole cluster inclusion
Fermented in small, open-top stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts
5-6 day cold soak, 14 day maceration
Gentle punchdowns
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrel
Aging
Aged 10 months in French oak barrels; 59% new
Coopers: Cadus, Damy, Francois Frères, Louis Latour
Appearance
Garnet with a deep violet core, the 2016 Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir is refinement, balance, restraint,
and precision encapsulated in a single wine.
Food Pairing
Try with thinly sliced saucisson sec, or a
classic duck confit salad with peppery arugula. Serve at 50°-55° F.