2021 Capiaux Chimera Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma
Chimera is one of my earliest wines, the name taken from Greek mythology... "
a monster comprised of three different animals" as is depicted on the label. Originally blended from three vineyards back in 2001, I now have access to several excellent Russian River vineyard sources that boost its quality and value
Appellation: Russian River
Vineyards:
89% Starscape Vineyard, Russian River
5% Widdoes Vineyard, Russian River
3% Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
3% Garys’ Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
Harvest Date: September 1st - October 23rd
Brix @ Harvest: 25.2
Bottling Date: September 2022
pH: 3.78
Release Date: April 2023
TA (g/1): 5.8
Aging: French oak, 10% new
Alcohol: 14.6
Months Aging: 11
Production: 1210 cases