Smith & Sheth CRU Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021
New Zealand, Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Description
Deep plum with purple hues. Bright aromatics of blackberry, plum, black cherry, aniseed, liquorice, cloves and violets. Silky entry of ripe plum and blackberry with a savoury chocolaty backbone. Fine grained tannin and a mineral acidity lead to a long and balanced finish with good focus.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
4.8 g/l acidity
3.87 pH
Vinification
Whole cluster fermentation: 10%
Was malolactic fermentation used: notSelected
Was high-solid fermentation used: notSelected
Maturation
Aged 12 months in barrel followed by 9 months in concrete and wooden cuves.
Bottling
Closure: Screw top