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Another cool, low-cropping year produced perfectly ripe, intense Pinot Noir. This elegant yet complex pinot noir shows refined red fruits of, red cherry, plum & raspberry.
The silky tannins with bright acidity bring a vibrant and well-structured palate.
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Pinot Noir, MV6, 777, D2V5 clones
Mornington Peninsula
5th & 15th March 2023
1988
13% Vol
Medium Ruby
Aromas of cherry, charred oak and cedar resin displaying whole bunch elements.
Geraldine McFaul at Willow Creek Vineyard
This elegant yet complex pinot noir shows refined red fruits and cedar spice. Soft tannins, fresh acidity and delicate fruit round out a well-balanced & structured palate.
Some challenging weather conditions around flowering reduced the fruit set and resulting yields. Although temperatures across the ripening period were slightly higher than average the day time temperatures were cooler. This allowed for an extended ripening period and together with low yields gives the wine great minerality drive and finesse while maintaining the acidity.
Another low-cropping year produced perfectly ripe, intense Pinot Noir. The grapes were handpicked, then 80% destemmed into small open fermenters, where a natural fermentation commenced after a few days, and the total maceration was for 21 days. The wine was pressed and settled overnight before transfer to barrels (25% new) for malolactic fermentation and maturation (10 months). The wine was given one racking off gross lees in early November 2024 and bottled in January 2025.
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