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Wine.Woot presents: Valenwine’s Day Poetry

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I’m gonna drink this pinot
Even though I bought it for you
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more your tannins are more supple
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May
In a manner similar to the exploding red fruit aromas of the 2013 PN
How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
of this here cheese plate in front of me
She walks in beauty, like the night
That is a bad time to be out alone
Stay inside where the wine is
It’s Eurocentric, after all  

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4 - 2013 Pinot Noir "Silva Vineyard", Sonoma Coast
 
2013 Pinot Noir "Silva Vineyard", Sonoma Coast
Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2016
 
Silva Vineyard is a magical place on the Western side of Cotati. The cool foggy mornings and evenings make this site ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The grapes benefit from the long hang time without getting over ripe. 
 
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: 
This Pinot Noir is an attempt to make a “Burgundian Style” Pinot Noir. Due to the cool microclimate of the vineyard the grapes mature without the sugars getting too high (notice the 12.1% ABV). The light color of the wine, low alcohol, silky mouthfeel, and complex aromas showcase how this vineyard is great for making “Eurocentric” wines. The 2013 Pinot Noir has exploding red fruit aromas of Bing cherry, raspberries, and red plum mixed with hints of spice. There is a slight oak on the nose but not over powering. The incredibly silky soft mouth feel glides over your palate. The supple tannins and hints of spice and fruit linger for a while, so don’t “drink this wine”, sip it and enjoy it over a great dinner or cheese plate.
 
Winemaking Techniques
The grapes were all hand-harvested by Mike and his crew. At the winery they go through a triple hand sorting system removing as much of the MOG (Material Other than Grape – leaves, stems, etc.) as possible. The grapes are not crushed, they are whole berry fermented which causes the fruit to ferment from the inside out. Epernay II (CEG by Uvaferm) Yeast was used to inoculate the fermentation. Malolactic bacteria were used to inoculate the wine in order to get the wine to go through secondary fermentation. The wine was aged in a combination of 2 year used and neutral French oak barrels for 18 months.
 
Taste & Character
Acidity: Medium
Tannins: Low
Oak: Low
Ageability: Long (greater than 5 years)
Body: Light

Specs

Blend/Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Average Degree Brix: 23.0
Titratable Acidity: 4.5 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.46
Fermentation: Primary and Secondary
Aging: 18 Months French Oak
Racked: 3 times
Alcohol Level: 12.1%
Harvest Dates: September 2013
Bottling Date: March 2015
Release Date: June 2015
Total Cases: 160

Specs

Blend/Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Average Degree Brix: 23.0
Titratable Acidity: 4.5 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.46
Fermentation: Primary and Secondary
Aging: 18 Months French Oak
Racked: 3 times
Alcohol Level: 12.1%
Harvest Dates: September 2013
Bottling Date: March 2015
Release Date: June 2015
Total Cases: 160

Vendor Details

Engracia

Founded:
2005
Owner:
Mike Faulk
Location:
Sonoma, California
Engracia Philosophy
In the United States we have a term used for someone who makes wine- that term is a “Wine Maker”. In France, Italy, Spain, and other European Countries no such word exists. This is because wine makes itself. Grapes, if left untouched will eventually burst, natural yeast will convert the sugar into alcohol and viola… you have wine. If this natural process continues, the alcohol will be converted in acetic acid and then you will have vinegar. The goal is to allow the grapes to ferment, thus creating wine and then capturing it in that moment before it turns to vinegar, by not allowing any oxygen to get to it.
 
My philosophy is that a person does not make wine, rather they simply guide it along during the natural process in order to ensure that the finished product is one of great quality. I prefer the term “Wine Father” or “Wine Mother” or perhaps “Wine Parent” rather than “Wine Maker”
 
Just like a parent (mother or father) who raises a child, wine is treated in a similar way. When children are born you must tend to their every need. Since they are so young you need to constantly monitor them, be extremely gentle, and don’t let them out of your sight. As they get older, they starts to become more self sufficient and you need to tend to them a little less. Eventually they grow up and move out to start their own lives, and you should still check in with them every once in a while, but not nearly as much as when they were a babies, children, or teenagers.
 
The same can be said for wine. When the grapes come off the vine, they go through a process. Fermentation begins and the fermenting juice must be monitored daily. After fermentation is complete, you should continue to check on it periodically. The older it gets, the less and less you need to check on it (assuming the wine hasn’t had any issues), because it has matured just like an adult and you are now tending to new “children” who require more attention.
 
Just like with children, you will have some success and failure (hopefully more success than failure), and it is always a learning experience. Every wine will be different just as all your children will be different from one another. They may share similar traits, but each one is unique. However, as long as they have loving and caring parents, they will grow up and mature into something special and so will your wine.
 
Engracia Story
My Grandmother, engracia Perez Hernandez, fled Cuba in 1960 with my mother due to the political events that were taking place during that time. She immigrated to the United States without knowing the language and without having a job. She had very little money and she was uncertain of what the future would hold for her and my mother.
 
In her 47 years of life in Florida, she was extremely successful. She raised a daughter on her own, owned her own home and was never in debt. She was full of life and dedicated herself to her family every day until she passed away in the summer of 2007.
 
The passion she had for herself, her daughter, and her grandchildren to give them the best life they could ever have was incredible. I feel that same passion within me. It is this passion that confirms my belief that you can accomplish anything you want in life as long as you stay focused on your goals and work hard for them.
 
I left Florida in 2005 to pursue my dream of making wine. Several years later I am realizing my dream and I continue to feel my grandmother’s drive, passion, and love within me.
 
“There is nothing better in life than great wine, great food and great company”
 
Be sure to enjoy this wine with friends and loved ones; the wine will taste much better.
 
Mike Faulk  ~  3/25/2010

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