2003 D'Argenzio Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley

Tasting Notes

"Light ruby; sweet, bright black cherry and blackberry aroma with mint, cola, currant, violet, pepper and blood orange notes; minty aromas with some bramble, earth hints of coconut, sweet cherry and bubblegum, medium - long finish."

Sapphire Hill Vineyards

In 1989, longtime friends and winery partners searched Sonoma County for the perfect site to grow the cool-climate Varietals of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the tradition of the great Burgundian vintners. The Sapphire Hill Vineyard, located in the Middle Reach of the Russian River Valley appellation and named for the cool, sapphire-blue nights of the area, was the perfect choice.

As they set about the task of planting 32 hillside acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and later Syrah grapes, they employed the latest technology of vertical canopy management, drip irrigation, and high-density planting techniques. In the early years the grapes were sold to such prestigious wineries as Rodney Strong, Sonoma-Cutrer, La Crema, and Murphy-Goode Estate Winery.

Released

October 2005

Vineyard

Sapphire Hill Vineyards

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir

Cooperage

• 18 Months
• 70% Aged French Oak
• 30% New French Oak

Production

223 Cases

Alcohol

14.8% by volume