Description
The Hickman family have farmed in Flaxbourne since 1905 and in 2006 they planted the first vines on the beautiful north-facing slope, Thistle Hill. The family continue to run an Angus Stud and sheep on the Taimate Farm. A great example of integrated farming. Fruit was hand harvested and pressed as whole bunches and drained straight to barrel. Indigenous fermentation, followed by 100% Malolactic fermentation. SO2 added post fermentation. Batonage during malolactic fermentation and post Malolactic fermentation. 1110 bottles made. Bottled unfired and unfiltered.
Awards
93 pts The Real Review
91 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni
Cameron Douglas Ms 93/100
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
0.0 g/l residual sugar
7.9 g/l acidity
3.19 pH
Vinification
Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Maturation
11 months in 225 and 500L Damy 3yr ML barrels
Bottling
Closure: Diam