2008 Release
Harvest date: October 8, 2008
Bottling date: July 30, 2009

Tasting Notes
2008 Black Kite Cellars “Kite’s Rest” Pinot Noir
A rich, silky and deeply flavored wine boasting ripe blackberry and classic Anderson Valley “jam” with a mix of brown spice, mocha and sweet black tea finessed by dry firm tannins that persist through the long, focused finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 7-9 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Production: 883 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $42

2008 Black Kite Cellars “Stony Terrace” Block Pinot Noir
A stunning wine with great intensity, complexity and length exhibiting a generous core of dark fruit highlighted by rose petal, black spice, mocha, coffee and mushroom notes that gain depth and richness on the lingering finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 8-12 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Production: 148 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $52

2008 Black Kite Cellars “Redwoods’ Edge” Block Pinot Noir
Feminine and lushly floral with signature notes of lavender, violet and rose with subtle mocha, clove, cedar and toasted chocolate raspberry.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 15 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Case Production: 148 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $52

2007 Release
Harvest date: October 8, 2007, and October 9, 2007
Bottling date: : August 4, 2008

Tasting Notes
2007 Black Kite Cellars “Kite’s Rest” Pinot Noir
Nose: Layers of raspberry, dark chocolate, mocha, lavender and violets with hint of clove, cassis, cedar and rose petal.
Palate: Elegantly structured, with a graceful interplay of fine-grained tannins, focused acids and ripe fruit.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 7-9 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Production: 726 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $42

2007 Black Kite Cellars “Stony Terrace” Pinot Noir
Nose: Classically Burgundian with signature notes of loamy earth, mocha, mushroom, dark cherry and chocolate powder.
Palate: Age-worthy complexity, with good weight and balance. Persistent sweet oak and cola finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 8-12 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Production: 194 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $52

2007 Black Kite Cellars “Redwoods’ Edge” Pinot Noir
Nose: Feminine and lushly floral with signature notes of lavender, violet and rose with subtle mocha, clove, cedar and toasted chocolate raspberry.
Palate: Long, elegant and complex with firm acids and an intricate sweet oak finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 15 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Case Production: 219 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $52

2007 Black Kite Cellars “River Turn” Pinot Noir
Nose: Vivid spectrum of exotic fruit and lush florals with subtle raspberry chocolate, mocha and sweet crème.
Palate: Deeply rich and complex with mouthfilling dark fruit and lingering sweet oak notes on the very, very long finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for 7-10 years
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Case Production: 195 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $52

2006 Release
Harvest date: October 6, 2006
Bottling date: August 6, 2007

Tasting Notes
2006 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley Kite's Rest Pinot Noir
Nose: Opulent layers of dark berry, dark chocolate, mocha, lavender and violets with hint of clove, cassis, cedar and rose petal
Palate: Elegantly structured with ripe fruit and sweet oak and focused acids
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 5-7 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Production: 521 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $38
Release: November 2007

2006 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley "Stony Terrace" Pinot Noir
Nose: Classically Burgundian with signature notes of loamy earth, mocha, mushroom, dark cherry and chocolate dust.
Palate: Remarkable complexity, balance and length with persistent sweet oak and cola finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 7-10 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Production: 147 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $48
Release: February 2008

2006 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley "Redwoods' Edge" Pinot Noir
Nose: Feminine and lushly floral with signature notes of lavender, violet and rose with subtle mocha, clove and toasted chocolate raspberry
Palate: Long, elegant and complex with firm acids and an intricate sweet oak finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 12 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Case Production: 98 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $48
Release: February 2008

2006 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley "River Turn" Pinot Noir
Nose: Alluring layers of exotic fruit and lush florals with subtle notes of raspberry chocolate
Palate: Deeply rich and complex with lingering dark fruit and sweet oak notes on the incredibly long finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for 7-10 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Case Production: 120 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $48
Release: February 2008

2005 Release
Harvest Date: October 6, 2005
Bottling Date: August 4, 2006

Tasting Notes
2005 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
(A blend of grapes from all three blocks of our Kite's Rest Vineyard)
Color: Opaque garnet
Nose: Opulent layers of dark berry, dark chocolate, mocha and violets with hint of clove, cassis, cedar and rose petal
Palate: Concentrated ripe fruit and sweet oak balanced by deftly focused acids
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 5-7 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Production: 289 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $35
Released: January 2007

2005 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley "Stony Terrace Block"
Color: Intense crimson
Nose: Classically Burgundian displaying loamy earth, mushroom, black cherry, dark berry and chocolate dust
Palate: Remarkable complexity, balance and length with persistent sweet oak and cola finish
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 7-10 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Production: 73 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $48
Released: February 2007

2005 Black Kite Cellars Anderson Valley "Redwoods' Edge Block"
Color: Vibrant Ruby
Nose: Feminine and lushly floral. Notes of lavender, violet and rose with subtle mocha, clove and toasted chocolate raspberry
Palate: Long, elegant and complex with firm acids and an intricate sweet oak and coffee finish.
Aging: Drink upon release or hold for up to 7-10 years
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Case Production: 74 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $40
Released: February 2007

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