Nanny Goat Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Named after the wild goats that roam the mountainous terrain of Central Otago, this is a great example of the quality wines Pinot Noir can produce in this region. Fine, silky tannins entwine with dark berry, cherry and cocoa flavours. This is fantastic with slow roasted shoulder of lamb.

5 separate vineyard sources - two vineyards in the Pisa Sub Region planted on terraces of ancient glacial moraine and alluvial outwash overlaid by windblown silt loess and some small pockets of heavier clay based soils. One vineyard in the lesser known Queensberry Sub Region also on ancient glacial moraine and windblown silt loess, one vineyard in Bannockburn, elevated above Felton Road with angular schist and quartz gravels interspersed in heavier clay based soil, and one vineyard in the Gibbston Valley planted on decomposing schist and windblown silt loess.

2019 was cooler than the record early harvest of 2018, with picking spread over a leisurely 4 week period and allowing grapes to be picked at their optimal flavor profile without becoming over ripe. Picking commenced on the 24th of March and concluded on the 28th of April 2019 Individual blocks and clones were kept separate, with approximately 34 different parcels utilized in the final blend.

Approximately 8 months maturation in 225L French Oak barrels. 15% new oak, the balance being 2 – 5 years of age. 8 months in bottle.