Mt Rosa
Estate Pinot Noir 2019 750ml

Violiet, Wild herb, blueberry & red currant aromatics on the nose give way to an elegantly textured mouthfeel showing freshness spice and warmth, the finish has poise and persistance.

Winemaking Winemaker: Dean Shaw Fermentation: Cold soak for one week followed by a fermentation over one week with one hand plunge per day.

5% whole bunch press. Barrel: 10 months in French Oak, 24% new French Oak. Vintage note: Stunning!

Food pairings

Lamb, chargrilled steak, wild venison.  A cassoulet or duck with olive would suit this vintage.  Make a coq au vin and use Pinot Noir in the sauce.  Glazed ham.  Roast turkey.  Pair it with a truffle brie or a light blue cheese.  

Viticulture

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir Clones: 114, 115, 777, UCD5, UDC6 & 10/5 Vineyard: 100% Mt Rosa Gibbston vineyard Harvest Date: 1st-6th April 2019

Technical details

Alcohol: 13% T/A: 5.9 g/l pH level: 3.64