PINOT NOIR 2011
THE WINEMAKING
The grapes were handpicked according to flavour and skin ripeness. Each clone was fermented separately in traditional oak cuves after undergoing a period of cold soak to enhance colour extraction. Our winemaking style encourages texture, complexity and balance. Once these elements are in unison the wine is pressed off and matured in 25% new French oak barriques. The wine is not fined or filtered.
THE WINE
The 2011 vintage delivers an elegant wine of dark cherry and plum aromas intermingled with cedar and spice. The palate is refined with a silky texture that with time in the glass develops some lovely savoury nuances. Beautifully suited to a rack of lamb or gamey dishes such as venison or duck.
The recommended retail price is $35.00 per bottle.
You can buy from retailers throughout New Zealand (see Where to Buy) or enjoy at a number of premium restaurants. Or, you may buy directly from us. Note we sell wine in cases of 6.
Harvest Date: April 2011
Ripeness at harvest: 24 brix
Alcohol: 14% by vol
ph: 3.6
Total acidity: 5.1g/l
Residual sugar: nilg/l