2017 Signature Series Pinot Noir

Wine Notes

Colour:plum red, hints of purple

Aroma:black cherry, blueberry, five spice + potpourri

Palate:supple, berry fruits, bright acidity, gentle tannins, structured, lingering finish

Cellar:mid term cellaring - 10 years

Viticulture

Region:Yarra Valley

Vineyard:Willowlake Vineyard, Gladysdale Mandala Vineyard, Yarra Junction

Harvest:handpicked 15th + 18th March 2017

Winemaking

Process:gently destemmed, whole berry, 20% whole bunch

Fermentation:open pots, 4 day cold soak, partial wild ferment, foot stomped, warm ferment to 34 degrees c, no post ferment maceration

Barrel:barrel select French oak, aged in 40% new, + 60% first + second use for 10 months, MLF in oak

Alcohol:13.5%

Winemakers:Rob Dolan, Adrian Santolin + Tim Holmes