Cooper Mountain Pinot Noir
Wine Description
Cooper Mountain agrees that nothing worth having ever comes easy. And Pinot Noir really likes to make them work for it. But in that perfect year, under the perfect set of circumstances, Pinot Noir rewards with a celestial experience.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Willamette Valley
Vineyard name
Johnson School, Meadowlark, Old Vines, Corrine
Vineyard size
43 acres
Soil composition
Volcanic/Marine
Exposure:
South
Harvest time:
12 September - 10 October
Bottles produced of this wine:
54,000
Average Vine Age:
37 years
Sustainability Certification:
Oregon Tilth & USDA Organic/Demeter's Biodynamic Certification
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
14 to 20 days
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
1.5 tons fermenters
Maceration technique:
punch down
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
no
Type of aging container:
Oak
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months
Total SO2
85
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2
85
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L
Wine Production
Organically grown and biodynamic, Cooper Mountain Pinot Noir is aged 10 months in oak barrels and fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine.
About the Vineyard
Cooper Mountain Pinot Noir is sourced from four of the oldest vineyards, Johnson School Vineyard, Meadowlark Vineyard, Old Vines Vineyard, and Corrine Vineyard. With a range of soil types and elevations, this Pinot Noir is a true expression of place featuring the best of Northern Willamette Valley.
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