This vintage of our Pinot Noir serves up a delicious array of cherry and fresh fruit flavors, combined with spicy notes and smooth tannins that make for an exceptionally enjoyable wine. The wine was then aged in newer French oak barrels for 11 months. The vines were harvested in September and early October, with ten percent of the harvest undergoing whole-berry fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruity flavors of the grape. The vintage had low yields but produced excellent grapes. The 2009 growing season began with a dry spring followed by a temperate summer. A small amount of Syrah was added to the final blend to supply additional body and complexity. Sixty-two percent of the grapes were grown on estate vineyards. Kenwood produces its Russian River blend from vineyards located off River Road, where the soil combined with the ocean’s cooling influence creates the ideal conditions for growing Pinot Noir. The Russian River empties into the Pacific Ocean and serves as a channel for the cool ocean fog to move inland from the coast. Kenwood Pinot Noir: The grapes for this Pinot Noir were grown in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley viticultural appellation. A full, honest Malbec with size, character and balance.” November 2008ĭrink High Note Malbec with Quick Grill-Pepper Crusted Sirlion If you liked the Folie À Deux Zinfandel 2010, you might also like these wines: Top Rated Red. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, May 2013: 1 Member would buy this wine again. It starts with dark berry aromas and clarity, while the palate is lively and fresh, with cherry and a light undercurrent of olive for flavors. This Folie À Deux Zinfandel 2010 was reviewed on Jby Natalie MacLean. “High Note reaches the high notes, the middle notes and the bass notes. It is creamy, smooth, and ripe in the mouth with soft, round tannins and a long silky finish.
The result is High Note’s brilliant violet color and with intense, sweet spice on the palate balanced by notes of plums, cassis, blackberries, and black cherries. Intense sunlight, cool temperatures and dry conditions allow for the fruit to slowly mature until handpicked for optimal flavor. Our Uco Valley vineyards, high in the Andes foothills of Mendoza, enjoy the perfect combination of elements for growing this unique varietal. Winemaker’s Notes: The velvety texture and deep flavor of the small juicy berries of High Note’s Malbec grapes are distinctively influenced by the environment in which they are grown. High Note Malbec (Argentina) is on sale for $9.99 with card at select Giant Stores through September 15, 2011.
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