Beautiful Chaos Pinot Noir 2022

The 2022 Beautiful Chaos Pinot Noir embodies a minimalist, mindful way of winemaking. Luscious biodynamic Pinot Noir grapes have been fermented and aged in amphorae. The result is an incredibly transparent, yet vibrant and savoury expression of Pinot Noir, that is supported by layers of crunchy red fruits. The wine has been bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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.

Certified organic grapes were hand-picked in two different clonal batches. The first, the close planted 777 Clone was placed directly into two small clay amphora pot, 100% destemmed. The second pick, coming from the 115 clone, was 100% destemmed and placed into an open puncheon. Both batches undertook fermentation naturally, and were plunged gently daily. The fruit remained on skins, for approximately three weeks in total, where all vessels were covered and given a wet cap daily, and stored with no additions. Both components were pressed off, blended together, then returned gently into amphorae for three and a half months for further aging and to undergo malolactic fermentation naturally. The Amphorae was then racked gently into a small stainless steel vessel to clarify naturally, for two weeks prior to bottling. It was bottled without any stabilisation, fining or filtration. For the final blend, clone 777, represents 80% and the clone 115 represents 20%.

Fermented and aged in Amphorae.