Mt Difficulty Pipeclay Terrace Pinot Noir 17/18
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$78.99
5.0 (1 Review)
Commercial Description:
There were two components in this wine, both were fully destemmed and underwent a period of 10 days pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation took 7 days, after which the wine sat on skins for a further 7 days until it tasted in balance. The wine was punched down every other day during pre-fermentation; once per day during fermentation and once to twice during post maceration. After pressing the wine was settled overnight and racked to barrel where it stayed for 15 months. In the spring the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was racked out of barrel the following winter. It was filtered but not fined, and bottled in December 2018.
"Pipeclay Terrace Pinot Noir is hand-crafted in very limited quantities and only released in outstanding vintages. The wine opens with aromas of vibrant dark cherry and raspberry notes, whilst lift is provided by violet and red rose floral elements. Supple, dense, deep blackberry with a touch of earthiness grounds the entry of the wine. The wine flows with lively dark toned berry and cherry notes through the palate. An excellent volume of fine tannin is enveloped by the dark-toned fruit, giving the wine a plush, long-lasting finish." — Matt Dicey, Winemaker
13.6% ABV
Commercial Description:
There were two components in this wine, both were fully destemmed and underwent a period of 10 days pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation took 7 days, after which the wine sat on skins for a further 7 days until it tasted in balance. The wine was punched down every other day during pre-fermentation; once per day during fermentation and once to twice during post maceration. After pressing the wine was settled overnight and racked to barrel where it stayed for 15 months. In the spring the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was racked out of barrel the following winter. It was filtered but not fined, and bottled in December 2018.
"Pipeclay Terrace Pinot Noir is hand-crafted in very limited quantities and only released in outstanding vintages. The wine opens with aromas of vibrant dark cherry and raspberry notes, whilst lift is provided by violet and red rose floral elements. Supple, dense, deep blackberry with a touch of earthiness grounds the entry of the wine. The wine flows with lively dark toned berry and cherry notes through the palate. An excellent volume of fine tannin is enveloped by the dark-toned fruit, giving the wine a plush, long-lasting finish." — Matt Dicey, Winemaker
13.6% ABV
