2010 Wrath Ex Anima Pinot Noir, Monterey
The 2010 Ex Anima is pinot for the purist. It features Clone 828 harvested at moderate sugars and aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels to emphasize the pure fruit character of the grapes. The bouquet is bright, berry-like and generous. The palate is a lush and silky mix of strawberries, cranberries and blueberries.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard Designation
San Saba Vineyard
Harvest Date
mid-to-late September 2010
Aging
some lots aged in stainless and a portion aged 10 mo in neutral oak- all French
Fermentation
3 day cold soak before inoculation
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
13.0%
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Our Estate San Saba Vineyard is set in a sheltered nook just below the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. The estate consists of 72 acres of which 67.75 are planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Muscat. This is a cool site with little rainfall and one of the longest growing seasons in the world. Our soils, Arroyo Gravelly Loam and Hanford Gravely Sandy Loam, provide a low-vigor, well-draining, disease- and pest-free medium for our vines. They also impart a subtle mineral quality to our wines.
Production Notes
100% 828 pinot clone