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The Wine Cellar | LAKE HAYES PINOT NOIR 08
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All fruit was hand picked and selected in the vineyard. The grapes were de-stemmed
into open topped fermenters and pre-ferment soaked for a week. The majority of the ferments took
place with native yeasts giving harmony to the wine’s structure. The tanks were carefully plunged up to
three times daily during the most active phases of ferment. Post ferment we gently pressed the musts and
then settled the wine in tank. In order to keep the lift in the primary fruit characteristics we deliberately
kept a proportion of the wine out of oak for maturation. This serves to bring the fruit forward and soften
the tannins to give a soft, generous, early-drinking style. The wine is rich & generous showing an
abundance of plum and cherry fruit on the nose, with a hint of spice and dried herbs. The palate shows
supple texture underpinned by fine structural tannins. This wine while very approachable now, will also
reward short term cellaring. The perfect Pinot to enjoy by the fire this winter.
Presented in a gift box. |
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