Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2023-2030
Region Mornington Peninsula
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 9-12 March 2021
Brix at Harvest 12.8°
Sites Coolart Road - D Block (56%), E Block (10%), F Block (34%)
Grape Clone MV6
Fermentation Vessels Concrete, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 28% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak28%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size barrique
Bottling Date 8 June 2022
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Handpicked fruit chilled overnight, then hand sorted and destemmed. Mix of parcels had 10-20% whole bunch included in ferment, other parcels destemmed 100%. Cold soak 5 days at 8-12°C. Natural ferment in concrete and stainless steel fermenters with light pump overs 1-2 times daily and some plunging. Fermented on skins for 16-18 days, pressed to tank before racking to barrel. 248 dozen produced.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark fruits, red cherry, mulberry, liquorice, vanilla
Palate: complex, rich mid-palate, earthy undergrowth, firm structure, grippy tannins, crisp acidity
Food Pairing venison with spiced parsnip and confit carrots
Producer Information
Website
Address
1333 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge, Victoria 3928, Australia
Phone
+61 3 5989 6455
Owner
Martin Spedding
Cellarmaster
Imogen Dillon