Moko Hills
Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

Description

Each wine has a unique art piece, representing a group of species that embody the encapsulated characteristics of the wine. A homage to these species and a promise of protection.

The Pinot Noir label is encapsulated with the Kawarau Gecko (Woodworthia “Cromwell”). Representing the true soul of Moko Hills – the tie between the earth below and what we see above. The Mokomoko | Kawarau Gecko can often be seen basking on the warm schist outcrops during the peak of summer. The Kawarau Gecko is accompanied by Korokia (Corokia cotoneaster), a divaricating shrub found throughout the schist outcrops along the slopes of Moko Hills. Korokia has spring blooms of small fragrant yellow flowers followed by yellow-orange berries in late summer. Both these are depicted on the Pinot Noir label, signifying the transition and importance of each season. Korokia fruit is a valuable food source for Mokomoko | Lizards, and its zig-zag structure acts as a safe refuge.

Vintage

The 2023 vintage was a rare continuation of a 3-year long La Nina cycle - a warm and very dry season with little wind. This was followed by a long protracted dry spell, with plenty of warmth - a warmer than average season.

As a result of the low soil moisture levels, vines set with very small berries on compact bunches bringing great wine concentration and tannin structure.

The weather began to cool post-veraison, and the season finished off with a cool steady ripening period.

Wine Making

The fruit contained a mix of four Pinot Noir clones – 777, 115, Abel & UCD5. Fruit was split into three fermenters – one containing 100% whole bunch, 70% whole bunch, and the other 100% de-stemmed. Fermented with natural yeast. Gentle winemaking techniques were used to avoid excessive extraction. 23 - 28 days on skin, pressed to 100% old French oak barrels. 12 months in barrel, and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation naturally in spring, before being racked and allowed to naturally settle and integrate in tank. A selection of the best barrels from each ferment which were deemed to represent Moko Hills.

Unfined and unfiltered. Hand Harvested: 6th and 12th April 2023 Bottled: 14th April 2024 pH: 3.67 TA: 6.1g/L Alcohol: 13.5% v/v

10% discount 15+ bottles of Moko Hills Wines Discount applied in cart

$61.70AUD

Minimum order: 6 bottles across Moko Hills' range.

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	Tasting Notes -
	Region Central Otago		Bottle Closure Type Screw Cap
	Vintage 2023		ABV% 13.50

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Moko Hills Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

Vintage

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Moko Hills
Pinot Noir 2023 750ml