Gauthier Cellars Wines

This wine came from vines growing on Hendricks Vineyard's Rockin' H Ranch, located
where the Petaluma River gently bends towards the San Pablo Bay and the Pacific
Ocean. The location, with cool foggy marine-influenced nights and long summer days, is
exceptionally suited to growing Pinot Noir with fruit and spice flavors, acidity and texture
in perfect balance and harmony.

The winemaker began the two-day harvest on September 6, 2005. After the wines were
ready for barrel, he insisted on techniques such as barrel aging surlie with pinot gris lees
to help retain greater flavor. 17 barrels of varying ages were used in the cellar, including
a significant percentage of new and one-year old French and Hungarian barrels, each
barrel offering its own oak and toast nuances that enhanced the final blend.

The brilliant garnet jewel color of this Pinot offers a visual statement of the depths of its
flavors. It brims with roses and allspice, smoked cherry and baked cranberry, and a
beautiful integrated ribbon of toffee and caramel.

Try this Pinot with the always delicious roasted pork tenderloin medallions, spice grilled
chicken breast, or salmon seared with freshly ground black pepper. Be adventurous and
discover your own favorite food pairing. Above all enjoy this wine!