2015 Migration Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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Since our first vintage in 2001, Migration has developed a refined and compelling style that balances vibrancy and finesse. Defined by the idea of movement, Migration is dedicated to going beyond our Anderson Valley origins and exploring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. This exploration has taken us to the storied vineyards of California’s Russian River Valley, where clockwork fog and Goldridge sandy loam soils have contributed to a Pinot Noir with beautiful, high-tone red fruit flavors of strawberry, cherry and cranberry and enticing hints of orange-cinnamon spice.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir; Cooperage: 100% French oak, 40% New Oak, 60% Neutral
Winemaker Notes
Classic Russian River Valley aromas of ripe red raspberry, Bing cherry and pomegranate explode from the glass. These vibrant red berry flavors are echoed on the lush, silky palate, where they mingle with notes of blackberry and hints of French oak-inspired spice.
Production
2015 provided another banner year for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley and throughout California. While warm winter weather led to an extremely early budbreak, a cooldown in spring resulted in some shatter, which in turn lowered yields. While the early budbreak led to one of our earliest harvests on record, because the season started so early, the grapes still had ample time to achieve ideal ripeness. Just as important, the somewhat smaller crop combined
with ideal even weather during ripening yielded wines with exceptional concentration, as well as beautiful poise and fruit purity.
Other Notes
Released: May 2017
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Harvest Date
August 13 – September 10, 2015
Sugar
24.5° Brix
Acid
0.53g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.70
Aging
10 Months in Barrel
Alcohol %
14.1
