Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2018

Red fruits of the forest along with blackberries dominate the aroma, these are underpinned by savoury herb and liquorice. The wine has an abundant fruity front palate which is fleshy and well textured. Wonderful smooth silky tannins combine with a hint of oak and delivers a truly expressive pinot with mineral characteristics associated with Central Otago.

Where possible, we try to co-ferment different clonal lots from the same vineyard, while vineyards are kept separate. Around three quarters of our ferments were de-stemmed only; the remaining quarter contained 15-60% whole clusters. The must underwent 8-9 days of cold maceration, being hand plunged once daily.

In oak barrel. 25% New, 25% 1 year old, 50% 2-5 years old.