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Description

Alcohol                         13.2%

pH                                 3.55

T.A.                                6.2 g/L

Harvest brix                   22.3

Harvest                          23.03.2020

Bottled                          September 2021

Bottles Produced          612

Viticulture

A mixture of clones, 10/5 and Mariafield planted in 1982.  The old vines are reflective of their era, and planted at 2,222 vines/ha.  Our intention with the nouveau is to produce a florally expressive Pinot noir, with acidity and low alcohol.  To do this we undertake a very rigorous viticultural regime, substantial shoot positioning, bunch thinning and green thinning, shoulder removal.  The fruit is protected from excessive sunlight to ensure crisp acidity and lighter tannins.  Meticulous hand picking and berry selection occurs during harvest.  Where possible, all vineyard work is undertaken by our dedicated family members, friends and community.

Winemaking

Hand harvest and hand sorting in the vineyard took place on the 23rd of March. In the winery 100% whole cluster was retained in the fermenter, and carbonic fermentation started after a few days. The grapes underwent carbonic fermentation for 11 days prior to pressing. Fermentation was completed to dryness in tank after pressing. Here the wine underwent spontaneous MLF, and settled prior to a light filtration and bottling in September.