2010 Primitivo Geek Notes

Vintage:

2010 was the coolest vintage on record since 1999.  However the vines were able to catch up thanks to a warm July and August and a mild fall.  Low crop loads helped to bring the fruit to maturity and potential.

Vineyard:

Coyote Canyon Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington

Winemaking:

Hand punched during the fermentation which lasted about 14 days. Aged in neutral French and American barrels for 14 months to maintain the unique flavors of the Primitivo grape.

Technical Data:

· Harvested:  September 30, 2010

· Bottled: March 22, 2012

· Released: September 10, 2012

· Brix: 27.73°

· pH: 3.86

· TA: 5.8 g/liter

· Alcohol: 15.7%

· Cases produced: 148

Awards:

Bronze , Recommended, 84 pts BTI

Bronze – 2012 Tri Cities Wine Festival