Goldeneye began making premium quality, cool-climate Pinot Noir from their estate winery in the Anderson Valley in 1997. Blending grapes from five estate vineyards they are dedicated to crafting wines of refinement and elegance from a rich palette of terroir-inspired fruit. Reflecting the Mendocino Coast’s unique marine
influences, sites and soils, these grapes create sublime and sophisticated Pinot Noir. To further enhance natural depth and complexity, winemaker Zach Rasmuson selects only a small percentage of the finest fruit
for each vintage before applying small-lot, artisanal winemaking techniques.

In 2007, a dry winter led to even growth and manageable canopies. The summer was cool, and lacked any major heat spells until just before Labor Day when we began the first of four “mini-harvests.” These miniharvests
allowed us to pick at ideal ripeness over a seven-week period. Although the crop was lighter than expected, the quality was excellent. While each mini-harvest offered fruit with its own personality, there is a
lovely consistency to the dark, well-extracted and structured nature of the wines.

Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir. Appellation: Anderson Valley
Harvest Dates: September 9th – October 25, 2007, 10 vineyards harvested
Technical data: average Sugar at Harvest: 25.0 degrees Brix. Alcohol: 14.5%. 0.48 g/100 ml titratable acidity. pH: 3.72
Cooperage: 100% French oak Burgundy-style barrels (228 liters, 80% New Oak, 20% Second Vintage
Medium toast: Allier, Vosges and Tronçais Forests, 16 months in barrel
Bottled: January 2006, Released: March 2007