The Pinot Noir 2018

Cultivar:

•  100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes:

• This wine encapsulates the true characteristics of a classis Pinot Noir
• Rich, full bodied with woody nose
• Black Cherries and Florest floor notes on the palate.  Enjoy with Spiced Duck with Confit of Ragu or Mushroom Risotto

Winemaking notes:

• Harvested early in the morning and allowed to cold soak for 5 days at 11˚C.
• Fermented in open tank with gentle punch downs every 5 hours.
• 30% whole bunch fermented to created a more scented Pinot Noir
• Post ferment maceration of 5 days before pressing in a basket press.
• Handled very delicately with only two rackings

Oaking regime:
12 months in 100% French oak, 2nd & 3rd fill.

Analysis:
Alc.: 14.18%
TA: 6.4 g/l
pH: 3.39
rs: 3.0 g/l
TSO2: 103 mg/l
Total production: 1140 bottles