2013 Capiaux Chimera Pinot Noir

Sonoma Coast

90 Points.  "Bright cranberry, spice, red cherry, mint and cinnamon lift from the glass in the 2013 Chimera. The flavors are bright, high-toned and lifted throughout, with lovely energy and tension throughout. This is a terrific introduction to Sean Capiaux's wines. The Chimera is raised in 350 liter, thick-staved vineyards, which naturally allows for less exchange with oxygen than standard barrels."
  _ Antonio Galloni

Appellation:             Russian River

Vineyards:            
33% Jasper Vineyard (Russian River)
28% Bianchi Vineyard (Russian River)
28% Giuseppe Vineyard (Russian River)
2% Widdoes Vineyard (Russian River)
5% Wilson Vineyard (Sonoma Coast)
2% Gap’s Crown Vineyard (Sonoma Coast)
2% Pisoni Vineyard (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Chemistry:             3.68 pH, 0.60 TA, 14.8% Alc.
New Oak:               15% (350L barrels)
Release date:         November 1st, 2014
Production:            1795 cases