By Mira
Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard 2015

Vintage Summary
2015 is the vintage in which drought was on everyone's mind. Rainfall in the previous vintages was minimal, and 2015 was very dry for most of the State. However, Napa Valley received 75% of average rainfall due to early-season rains. The water demand was kept to a minimum due to cool temperatures during the growing season. These cool temperatures contributed to uneven fruit set, resulting in much lower than average yields. Sugar accumulation was also slightly ahead of flavor development, so we harvested most varieties with more sugar than in the previous vintages. Small vintages typically result in more concentrated wines, and 2015 is no exception. We had much less of it in 2015.

Winemaking Notes
Calera clone. Four-day cold maceration followed by 15 days of fermentation. A combination of daily pigeage and pump-overs during the time on the skins maxing out at a fermentation temperature of 88 degrees F. Twenty days total vat time followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

Sensory
Captivating aromas of dark black cherry, anise, baking spice, toasty notes, and Spanish lavender guide plum, bilberry, and cranberry flavors with a delicate mineral texture wrapped in a silky, long finish

Wine Details
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Napa Valley
District: Carneros
Vineyard: Hyde Vineyard
Malolactic: Full, in barrel

Technical Data
Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l
Titratable Acidity: 5.9 g/l
PH: 3.56
Alcohol: 13.90%
[Information provided by Merchant 23]

MIRA Pinot Noir Napa Valley Hyde Vineyard 2015
Score: 86
Region: California / Napa / Napa Valley
Color: Red
Issue: Web Only - 2022
Ripe, showing loamy and brambly flavors, with licorice and hints of hot spice on the finish. Drink now. — KM