Description
Grapes sourced from our own Fromm Vineyard, from Churton Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley and from three sites in the Brancott Valley (Quarter, Yarrum and Wrekin). After the generous 2019 offering we are again blessed with a truly excellent and very classic Pinot Noir vintage, arguably the best since 2010 in terms of finesse, elegance and varietal purity. The colour is bright with a dark red hue. There is clarity and precision on the nose with ripe yet cool dark fruit aromas, complex and transparent at the same time.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
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Vineyard
Cool climat Pinot Noir from Marlborough
Vinification
Hand-picked between March 13th and April 1st. Almost 100% destemmed with a negligible amount of whole bunches while retaining a high portion of whole berries, all fermented on “wild” yeast. Average time on skins between 14 and 28 days. Matured for approximately 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels (less than 10% new).
Maturation
12 to 18 months in French oak barrels (less than 10% new)