2010 PINOT NOIR
WINEMAKING NOTES
The Pinot Noir was grown on the heavier soils on the upper terrace of Askerne Vineyard. The fruit was hand harvested on the 10th and 23rd April at around 24 brix. It is predominantly 667 & 777 clones with Abel, 5 and 10/5. It was destemmed and crushed, then macerated and fermented in tank. The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak barriques.
ANALYSIS
pH 3.76
TA 6.4 g/l
Alcohol 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Traditional winemaking techniques have produced this wine that displays blackberry, cherry aromas with hints of sweet tasty oak, mushroom and tamarillo on the nose. The palate is firm and vibrant with lively raspberry, mushroom and spice characters. This is a well structured wine that will complement cheeses, spicy sausages and Mediterranean dishes. Aging potential 3 to 5 years.