Tasting Note

2005 EMM Carneros Pinot Noir This is the inaugural release of EMM, a new line of fine wines from Luna Vineyards Founder & Chairman, E. M... (more...)ichael Moone. Vineyard Notes – The 2005 EMM Carneros Pinot Noir was grown at E. Michael Moone’s own Stanly Ranch, in the Carneros District of the Napa Valley. The fruit was harvested in mid-September, in order to maintain the delicate varietal characteristics of a classic Pinot Noir. Winemaking Notes – The vineyard is comprised of a mixture of 115 and Pommard clones, with this blend predominately Clone 115. After a 5-day cold soak, we had an 8-day native fermentation and pressed to barrel. The wine was aged in 35% new French oak (Cadus, Remond and Billon) barrels for eleven months. Malolactic fermentation finished in February and the wine was bottled in August. Only 160 cases were produced.Tasting Notes – This Pinot Noir is scented with dark stone fruits and roasted tealeaves. The color is the hazy red of unpolished rubies. On the palate, the pronounced tannins are complemented by the flavors of applewood smoke and tart raspberries. An intriguing taste of lavender appears on the finish.Composition: 100% Pinot NoirBuy Now!!