2012 Pinot Noir Beauregard Ranch
Beauregard Ranch
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Ben Lomond Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Beauregard Ranch
Harvest Date
September 12, 2012
pH
3.67
Aging
50% New American Oak
Bottling Date
September 2013
Alcohol %
12.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
In the nose: slate, dried leaves, tobacco, tea, fog
In the palate: wet rock, cranberry, rhubarb, fig
In the finish: orange peal, vanilla, followed by burnt sugar
Vineyard Notes
This vineyard site was part of an original 160 acre vineyard and apple orchard planted in the early 1900’s. The vineyard was abandoned during prohibition and then resurrected in 1949 when retired Sherrif’s deputy Amos Beauregard purchased the property. It sits at an elevation of 1700 to 1850 feet on a southwest facing slope. Monterey Bay marine influences combine with sandy loam soil to produce wines with minerality and striking acidity. Plantings: Four acres Pinot Noir, clones: Pommard, 667 & 115. One acre Chardonnay, clone 4. Three acres Zinfandel, clone Primitivo. Four acres Cabernet Sauvignon, Dijon clone.
Production Notes
264 cases were produced. Harvested on September 12th, 2012 at 22.5 brix and a pH of 3.67. The grapes were fermented on native yeasts and 50% new American oak. The wine was bottled September 2013.