Boots & Hearts, 2017

Produced from grapes grown at fairly high altitude to allow a long and complete ripening period (always makes the winemaker's job that much easier!), the cooler growing temperatures also help ensure purity of fruit, natural acidity and less alcohol. Cool maceration in stainless steel before the fermentation temperature is allowed to increase up to 77ºF with gentle pumping over. The focus is on keeping the fruit and extracting enough structure for the wine to be aged for 12 months, in 228L French barrels, on fine lees then a period of rest in stainless steel after barrel racking, before being bottled. From the vineyard, through the winemaking process, into barrel and finally into bottle, the only goal was to respect the Pinot Noir varietal identity and have a flavorful, elegant wine.