Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot Noir 2018

"Firm and supple, already elegant with a lovely, soft, silky smooth mouth feel and lovely sweet cherry and berry fruit. It is so smooth, but there's a seriousness about it as well as perfect drinkability. Great intensity of flavour. Classy and effortless. " (96 points) - IWC Panel Chair: Richard Bampfield MW | IWC Co-Chair: Tim Atkin MW, November 27th 2020.

Fruit 100% destemmed directly to tank for minimal handling. Cold soak for 3 days to enhance colour development, followed by fermentation at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrel (in following Spring) to ensure further integration of oak and wine characters.

Aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 12 months