Gibbston Valley Gold River Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023

Description

Cherry, Oak, Spice

Deeply coloured, the Gold River Pinot Noir expresses fragrant red and dark fruit aromas, and an intense array of fruit and spice on the palate. Designed for immediate enjoyment but will comfortably handle 3-5 years in the cellar.

Handpicked, small batch fermented, and barrel aged in French oak, the Gold River Pinot Noir offers exceptional quality and character regionality at a good price.

Fruit comes from our Bendigo , Pisa and Gibbston sites.

2023 brought good conditions in Central Otago. Spring and summer warmth continued consistently until February, with dry conditions through flowering and set. Harvest began in March. Whilst some sporadic rain and cooler nights in late March and early April slowed picking, fruit was clean through out, in good condition.

Fruit across the subregions was handpicked, then fermented in small 5 tonne open top fermenters. Typical maceration was 21-24 days before pressing. The wines went through MLF in barrel, and spent 9 months in French oak.