Tasting notes:
Strawberry to garnet hue, exceptional for Pinot Noir. On the nose fresh cherries and hint of strawberry on the nose. Slight hint of French Oak in the background. In the palate, wonderful balance and an elegant structure. The fruit and tannin is well integrated and in balance, ensuring a delicate yet long finish. Enjoyable now, but the patient few will be doubly rewarded in 4 – 8 years time.
Vinification:
The grapes were hand sorted, destalked and crushed before being pumped into classic open fermenters. The grapes were cold soaked for a day and manual plunging and pump overs were done at the required intervals. After fermentation, the skins were gently pressed. The wine was put into 500l French Oak barrels. Here it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine spent 18 months maturing in French Oak before being bottled.
Blend information:
100% Pinot Noir