Nanny Goat Vineyard Single Vineyard 'Queensberry' Pinot Noir 2021
New Zealand, Wanaka
Pinot Noir
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Description
Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, sourced exclusively from Nanny Goat Vineyard in the Queensberry sub-region of Central Otago.
The palate is taut and powerful with powdery fine tannins up front lending a sinewy elegance. A fine streak of acidity offers a lively backdrop to the abundant berry fruits, presenting a wine that is both powerful and dense yet beautifully light on its feet.
Awards
Bronze New Zealand International Wine Show
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
0.5 g/l residual sugar
6.9 g/l acidity
3.51 pH
Vinification
Whole cluster fermentation: 15%
Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Maturation
After a brief period of settling the wine was racked to 225L French oak barriques (30% new) where it underwent natural MLF and matured for 10 months before being prepared for bottling on the 25th of March 2022.
Bottling
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