The cool ocean influence from Monterey Bay tempers the warm sun in our Force Canyon Vineyard, developing rich fruit while maintaining bright acidity in Pinot Noir grapes. Extended hangtime results in this elegant wine with ripe blackberry, fig and raspberry character, and aging in French oak enhances depth and complexity.
Hangtime wines demonstrate the superior quality of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from cool-climate regions in which the grapes enjoy a long hang time on the vine. By focusing in the winemaking process on the concentrated flavors cool-climate grapes develop, Hangtime winemaker Tony Coltrin crafts consistently delicious wines that eloquently express their appellation of origin and unique site terroir.
Appellation
Located in the heart of California’s Monterey County, the Arroyo Seco American Viticultural Area boasts one of California’s longest grape-growing seasons. Literally translated as “Dry Creek,” the Arroyo Seco canyon was created long ago by the Arroyo River. Its alluvial, gravelly and sandy loam soils, coupled with cool breezes from Monterey Bay, offer ideal growing conditions, ensuring that our Pinot Noir grapes enjoy extended hang times and develop impressively concentrated flavors.
Force Canyon Vineyard
Featuring steep canyon walls and excellent water drainage, the Force Canyon vineyard in Arroyo Seco is an ideal location for growing high quality, concentrated Pinot Noir grapes.
Wine Details
Reflecting the 2006 vintage’s cool, extended growing season, the grapes for Hangtime 2006 Arroyo Seco Force Canyon Pinot Noir were on the vine for a minimum of 123 days, developing intense, balanced fruit flavors. Hangtime winemaker Tony Coltrin aged the wine in 100% French oak barrels, 33% new, for seven months to add roundness and a zesty spice tone. Cool-climate viticulture, extended hang time and careful winemaking have combined to produce a rich Pinot Noir with lovely ripe fig and rose petal aromas, supple blackberry and red raspberry flavors, and a long, lingering finish. Enjoy it with grilled salmon, rosemary chicken, baked ham, marinated lamb chops and lighter pastas.
| 100% Pinot Noir, Force Canyon Vineyard | |
| Varietal: | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Aging: | 7 months in oak barrels |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| T/A: | 5.33 g/l |
| pH: | 3.67 g/l |
| Residual Sugar: | dry |
Download 2007 Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir Tasting Notes (PDF)