Pinot Noir

Notes

This Pinot Noir is earthy and savoury with a fine structure.

Vineyard

Orange - The Orange region is favoured for its high altitude cool climate. Our estate owned vineyard is situated approximately 270 km west of Sydney the topography and soils of the region are dominated by the extinct volcano Mt Canobolas. Soils in the central part of the region are derived from the basaltic lavas of the old volcano, and primarily consist of deep red to brown free draining clay loams.

Vintage

Orange - Budburst in Orange was later than usual after a cold and wet winter. The high soil moisture levels provided a great start to the growing season. Warm dry weather in January and February was accompanied by late veraison in all varieties. Overall quality was very good.

Winemaking

A select pick of different Pinot Noir clones, the fruit was destemmed and cold soaked before being inoculated for ferment. Once fermentation was complete the resulting wine was pressed off skins and matured in French oak puncheons. The individual barrels were then tasted, blended and prepared for bottling.