2014

MERRICKS GROVE

Pinot Noir can range in style from delicate, fruity and silky to dark, brooding and structured.This Pinot belongs to the latter category.

VINEYARD The vineyard is elevated in a maritime coastal area with Westernport Bay only 4 km to the south, keeping temperatures cool and at times producing very cold SW and NW winds. Excellent winter and early spring rainfall filled the soil profile. Weather conditions through summer were warm. Mild weather through March resulted in steady ripening.

WINEMAKING This 2014 Merricks Grove Pinot Noir is cross selection from all our blocks within the Merricks Grove vineyard. Blocks were kept separate during the winemaking process until final blending pre bottling. Fruit was harvested and then cold soaked for 3 days. Ferments on skins were plunged every 4 - 8 hours in open fermenter. Once pressed (after 7-10 days) the wines were racked to new and old french barrels to undertake malolactic fermentation and aging.

TASTING NOTE This wine shows aromas of game, dark cherry and spice. On the palate you will experience hints of raspberry, ripe black cherry, cedar,dark chocolate and spice with a dash of mint of the finish. Dusty tannins and excellent length help finish this wine that would suit any dinner party.

CELLARING 5 - 15 Years
ALCOHOL 13.0%
PH 3.25
Total Acid 7.5
Residual Sugar DRY