Truchard Vineyards
2011 Pinot Noir
Los Carneros AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 96
Vintage: 2011
Truchard Vineyards
Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
5 cases produced
Description
Truchard Vineyards is proud to offer for the first time ever at Premiere Napa Valley a special block of Pinot Noir that we call Tony's First Footsteps. In 1973, cool and foggy weather—along with a few cows and sheep—dominated the southern part of Napa Valley, destined to become the Carneros AVA. Tony Truchard, and a few other pioneers, saw potential in this relatively undiscovered and unplanted area.
With a few Pinot Noir cuttings given to him by neighbor Francis Mahoney, and a passion for farming, Tony Truchard planted his first vines in 1974. Today, we are offering a taste made exclusively from those very vines that were planted more than 37 years ago and are now producing low yields of very small intense berries.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.62000
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Sal De Ianni
Winemaker, Truchard Vineyards
Sal was the enologist for Cuvaison Winery from 1995-1997, then worked as harvest winemaker in 1997 for Margaret River Vineyards in Australia. From 1998 onward, he has served as winemaker for Truchard Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Chemistry (Marquette University)
M.S. Analytical Chemistry (Northwestern University)
M.S. Viticulture & Enology (UC Davis)
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Hands-off. Do all of the hard work in the vineyard and the winemaking is easy. Let the vineyard express itself.
General Beverage Sales Company
Post Office Box 44326
Madison WI 53744-4326
608-271-1234
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from General Beverage Sales Company:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2017 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Turkey Feed | 21 (2017) |
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 3 Single Barrel Selection | 19 (2015) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2011 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 16 (2012) | |
| Rutherford Ranch Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Truchard Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (M&J Wines)
- California (Vinifera)
- California (Monterey Bay)
International:
- Australia (Beaune & Beyond)
- Canada (Wine Syndicate - British Columbia)
- Canada (Lanigan & Edwards - Alberta)
- Canada (Rogers & Company - Ontario)
- Canada - Quebec (Pot Du Vin)
- Denmark (Scandinavian Wineimport)
- Hong Kong (Water & Wine )
- Japan (Agri Corporation)
- Mexico (Vinos Vinedos Y Bodegas)
- Norway (Arvid Nordquist)
- Puerto Rico (Bodegas Compostela)
- Singapore (Water & Wine )
- South Korea (Wine 2 U)
- Taiwan (Ken Yen)
- Thailand (Water & Wine )
- United Kingdom (Liberty Wines)