Food Pairings

• • Barbecue  Beef
• • Chicken
• • Lamb

 

Husch Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006		U.S.A.
This delicious 2006 Pinot Noir shows aromas of bing cherry, plum, cola and clove. Aromas repeat on the palate with the addition of subdued vanilla and raspberry.

Release Notes:

Price : $35.00  Qty:  Item No. : 14260  Our Rating : 93  Country : U.S.A.  Region : Anderson Valley  Grape : Pinot  Noir  Alcohol : 13.9%

Husch Pinot Noir comes from vineyards on alluvial and clay soils. Since Anderson Valley is one of northern California’s few east-west oriented valleys, it enjoys cool nights and morning fog off the Pacific Ocean. The large daily temperature swings prolong the growing season and add additional flavor complexity to the grapes. After a careful harvest by hand, the Pinot Noir grapes are placed in an open-top fermenter before being aged in French oak (25% new) for 10 months. The 2006 has particularly bright acidity and silky texture since it was a cooler than average vintage.

Husch is the oldest winery in the Anderson Valley. In fact, they were the first to plant Pinot Noir in the valley in the early 1970s. Operated today by the third generation of the Oswald family, Husch has modernized without losing its initial rustic charm and reputation for great wines.

Tasting Notes:

A pale ruby colored wine with aromas of bing cherry, plum, toast, vanilla, and leather. On the palate, raspberry and sweet cherry fruit flavors are complemented by spice (cinnamon, vanilla and clove)and toast flavors. This concentrated and balanced Pinot Noir has a long refreshing finish. Serve with lamb, veal, roast chicken, grilled salmon and mushrooms. Enjoy now through 2014.

Winery:

Husch is the oldest winery in the Anderson Valley. Operated today by the third generation of the Oswald family, Husch has modernized without losing its initial rustic charm and reputation for... Read more