2002 Pinot Noir, Sierra Madre Vineyard (Pinot Noir) -- Byron Winery Shopping Cart -- Vineyard Madre Sierra Noir, Pinot 2002

<H1>2002 Pinot Noir, Sierra Madre Vineyard -- Byron Winery Shopping Cart</H1> $39.00 <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/byron/images/02SMPinot.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2002 Pinot Noir, Sierra Madre Vineyard" NAME="2002 Pinot Noir, Sierra Madre Vineyard" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Tasting Notes: A classic Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir, the 2002 Pinot Noir Sierra Madre is silky and opulent, reflecting qualities of this old vine estate. Fragrant aromas of black cherry, currents and rose petals are highlighted by hints of spice and fresh tobacco. The flavors are vibrant and well focused with Bing cherry, clove, earth and toasty oak. A superb balance of the wine's richness, tannin structure and natural acidity creates a seamless flow from beginning to end. Winemaker Notes: As one of California's coolest vineyards, Sierra Madre Vineyard routinely experiences an exceptionally long growing season and this year was no exception. An unseasonably cool spring followed by below normal summer temperatures made for an exceptionally long, cool growing season, positioning 2002 as the second coolest vintage on record in Santa Maria Valley. Yields were light - 25 to 50 percent below normal - and berries were among the smallest we have seen to date. Pinot Noir from the cool Sierra Madre Vineyard was harvested in early October. Vintage Character: Poor fruit set in some blocks contributed to a small crop, but the shatter opened up the clusters, minimizing pressure for mildew and botrytis and promoted outstanding expression and intensity in the fruit. Technical Information: Varietal Component: 100% Pinot Noir Appellation: Santa Maria Valley Aging: 11 months in 100% French oak, 30% new Alcohol: 13.5% Bottling Date: August 11, 2003 Case Production: 922 (6 - 750 ml. cases) Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Category1" TITLE="Pinot Noir">Pinot Noir</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product17 TITLE="2006 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley">2006 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley</A> <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product1 TITLE="2005 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley">2005 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley</A> <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product3 TITLE="2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley">2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley</A> <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product19 TITLE="2005 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard">2005 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard</A> <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product5 TITLE="2004 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard">2004 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard</A> <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product6 TITLE="2003 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard">2003 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard</A> <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/byron/Product4 TITLE="2004 Pinot Noir, Nielson Vineyards">2004 Pinot Noir, Nielson Vineyards</A> <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/byron" TITLE="Byron Winery Products">Byron Winery Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.byronwines.com">Byron Winery</A> Byron Winery <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart">shopping cart</A> powered by Nexternal