Seresin Rachel Pinot Noir 2017

A mystical blend from our biodynamically farmed vineyard, Raupo Creek. Rachel is aptly named after Michael Seresin’s mother. Expressive and aromatic, the nose is a heady perfume of both earthy and spicy notes that combine perfectly with fruity aromas of dark cherry and plum. The palate is structured and concentrated with a dense core of ripe fruit which is supported by firm tannins and savoury spice, contributed by well seasoned new French oak barrels. Drink well up to 2030.

Our clay rich Raupo vineyard, farmed following organic and biodynamic principles is located in the centre of the Omaka Valley. This vineyard has a gentle north-west facing aspect and enjoys high sunshine hours and minimal rain.

Fruit was hand-picked, destemmed and cooled. After pre-fermentation steeping, the juice was warmed and fermented with wild yeast, and the caps hand-plunged twice a day during fermentation. The wine was left on skins for 2 weeks of post ferment maceration, then drained, lightly pressed and transferred to French oak barriques, of which 7% were new. The wine went through natural malolactic fermentation during 18 months maturation, before it was bottled unfiltered and unfined.