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1997 HARVEST
97' was one of the best harvests on record. The climate was perfect for the growth of the crop. A mild winter with stable conditions, light seasonal rain, and a later accumulation of dryness followed by a perfect spring and summer, which resulted in the ripening of a rich and
intense fruit.
ENOLOGICAL NOTES
The first wine produced at Casa de Piedra. This wine is an equal mix of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, both seasonal varietals reinforcing the components and concentration in the fruit.
WINE MAKING
During the wine making process we sought to obtain the highest concentration in order to extract the most number of prevalent flavors from the grapes. It was then aged 16 months in oak barrels with the intent to give the wine a decorative balance with a subtle hint of wood.
Tasting notes:
Intense red in color with blue undertones. An ample aroma of ripened red berries, dried forest seedling and fresh cocoa. A robust wine with a high aging potential.
4,800 bottles produced.
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1998 HARVEST
Although 1998 is known as the year of "El Niño" in Baja California, the vines experienced two unusual phenomenons. Winter-spring El Niño conditions and Summer-autumn La Niña conditions. These two particular situations resulted in a period of rain during the most part of the spring, and the irregular temperatures during the flowering of the vine resulted in a lower grape production. Finally, during the summer, the ocean temperature was below normal, affecting temperature in the valleys at the time of ripening. The harvest reaped a lesser volume but yielded a very aromatic fruit of medium strength flavors.
ENOLOGICAL NOTES
Second production at Casa de Piedra,
Red wine primarily blended with Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon with the Tempranillo slightly dominating.
PRODUCTION. The two main objectives of the 98 production were, primarily to delay the harvesting date (end of October) in order to obtain a maximum concentration of sugars in the grape and secondly, to carefully monitor the fermentation process with a moderate maceration time in order to achieve a well balanced aroma and body. Finally aging in oak barrels to augment the spectrum of flavors whilst taking care not to overpower the delicate character of this elegant wine.
Tasting Notes:
Elegant red in color with light earthy tones. An ample aroma with hints of spices, dried fruits mixed with a touch of olive an cedar. Soft but elegant and well rounded on the pallet. Medium to high aging potential.
8,920 bottles produced. Up
1999 HARVEST
Three harvests after the initiation of this project. We could detect the different characteristics of each year´s vintage, expressing the philosophy of the Casa de Piedra, that each year the wine will be agreeably unique.
1999 was a cold winter, lowering the incidents of pests and plagues on the vines, therefore giving a more regular growth to the plants. Light rainfall with a good distribution in the vineyards resulting in a high concentration of flavors in the fruit. Spring was usually cool, which elongated the flowering period and led to a lower fruit production. Summer began very madly although the temperate climate led the growth of an elegant and highly aromatic fruit. The end of the summer was perfect for the sun to give the ultimate ripening time on the vine. Result, a splendid balance of "Aroma-Body". One could say that this was a very European year.
ENOLOGICAL NOTES.
Third year of production by Casa de Piedra.
This harvest yielded a very uncommon fruit, very agreeable, calling for a medium maceration in order to give a good structure but not to mask the natural characteristic of the grape. Aging in oak barrels to give a discreet hang of wood to the wine whilst maintaining the predominant fruit characteristics.
10,920 bottles produced. Up
PIEDRA DE SOL
Ending the century with the commencement of a new project, our first harvest of a white wine.
ENOLOGICAL NOTES
A simple wine, prevalently Chardonnay, made with the intention of expressing the pure character of the grape. Without the addition of wood or any other technique that might distract the personality of the fruit.
The vines were planted densely in the amount of 10,000 plants per hectare, aiming for a high concentration of flavors in the fruit.
Tasting Notes:
Pale yellow in color with light green undertones. Aroma of green apples and orange. Soft and refreshing on the pallet, with an elegant honey flavor.
420 bottles produced. Sold Out Up
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