2004 Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir

The 2004 growing season was characterized by an early warm spring and good weather conditions for the bulk of the summer. However, a heat spike in September accelerated grape maturation leading to an early harvest. At Bohemian, the 2004 harvest occurred on September 29 th and yielded just under two tons-per-acre. A small portion of the fruit was diverted for the Clearys' own winemaking efforts before fulfilling contracts with other vintners. After a three-day cold-soak, the whole berries were fermented in a one-ton bin and punched down twice daily during the early stages. Upon completion, the wine was pressed and then transferred to a one-year-old French oak barrel for eleven months of aging. The Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir was bottled on September 9 th , 2005 and released to the public on February 1 st , 2006.

The 2004 Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir is medium-deep in color and offers forward aromas of toasty oak integrated with cherry and roasted nuts. Initially, the wine has a soft mouth-feel but then the palate expands to reveal round strawberry and red cherry flavors, vibrant acidity, and back-notes of oak and vanilla. It is medium in body with a long, expansive finish that leaves one contemplating the pleasant flavors for long after each sip is gone.

Technical info :

• Brix at harvest 24.3
• pH 3.61
• TA .63
• Alcohol 14.7%
• Cases 25

2005 Vintage Notes

2005 began with a cool, frosty spring followed by good growing conditions in the critical months of July through October. The Bohemian harvest occurred on October 15, 2005 when the grapes had reached 25.3 brix. Winemaking procedures were similar to those used for the 2004 vintage, with the exception that the wine is being aged in a combination of new and two-year old French oak barrels. It is expected that the wine will continue to age until after the 2006 harvest, with an expected early November bottling.

2006 Vintage Notes

As many of us remember all too well, the 2006 winter lasted late and was extremely wet and those rains carried on well into spring. The warm months of June and July have so far been followed by a mild August, which should allow for long hang time for the grapes at Bohemian. Current projections are for a late October harvest. It should be a very special Halloween!