Marimar Torres has been involved in the wine business all her life. Born in 1945 in Barcelona, Spain, she is fluent in six languages and holds a degree in Business & Economics from the University of Barcelona. She is also a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program, and studied Enology & Viticulture for a year at the University of California at Davis. At Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery, she directs the activities at the winery and in both v...
MARIMAR ESTATE VINEYARDS:
DON MIGUEL VINEYARD
Named after family patriach, Miguel Torres, who died in 1991.
Located: Southwest corner of the Russian River Valley, in the Green Valley sub-appellation of Sonoma County.
Climate: Cool microclimate, Region 1 in Winkler/Amerine Scale.
Wines Produced: 100% estate-grown, estate-bottled Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Albarino
Wines: Chardonnay - April 1991 (1989 ...
VINIFICATION
Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed and barrel fermented in premium French oak barrels. After 100% malolactic, the wine ages on its lees in the same barrels until bottled in Spring.
Acero Chardonnay and Albariño undergo primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks and see no new oak to preserve the freshness of aromas and flavors.
Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Tempranillo undergo primary fermentation in stainless steel ta...
VITICULTUAL PRACTICES:
European methods adapted to California conditions
High-density planting: 2000/vines/acre (about four times the traditional density in California).
Vine rows following the slope of a hillside facing southeast.
Vertical trellis: Better sun exposure and aeration of the fruit.
Canopy management: Includes hedging, leaf pulling and shoot thinning to keep foliage in balance.
Fruit hangs close to the grou...
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