HANDCRAFTED COOL-CLIMATE WINES
Whole berry fermentation in open pots. Fermented with indigenous yeast and plunged twice daily. At the completion of ferment given an extra 2 – 3 weeks on skins prior to pressing then transferred and matured in 18% new French oak and 82% in Flexicube. Matured on lees without racking for 18 months prior to blending, filtration and bottling. Matured for a further 10 months in bottle.
Production Notes
Whole berry fermentation in open pots. Fermented with indigenous yeast and plunged twice daily. At the completion of ferment given an extra 2 – 3 weeks on skins prior to pressing then transferred and matured in 18% new French oak and 82% in Flexcube. Matured on lees without racking for 18 months prior to blending, filtration and bottling. Matured for a further 10 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Deep garnet
Nose:
Vibrant varietal characters of red current, choc-mint and a waft of fresh bay leaf.
Palate:
Beautiful fine grain tannins that create a lovely even balanced structure. Cool fruits and bright acidity lead to a satisfying finish.
Technical details
Vineyard:
Conmara Vineyard, Whorouly South
Region:
Alpine Valleys
Alcohol:
13.5%
Volume made:
100 dozen
RRP:
$30
Winemaker:
Jo Marsh