Rockburn Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023

Description

Cherry, Mocha, Oak

Expressive nose of plum, black cherry and tasty oak. Deeply fruited, rich mocha, supple and silky, with a long finish. As always, this wine shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance.

The 2023 vintage yielded beautiful Pinot Noir fruit from each of our Parkburn (85%) and Gibbston Back Road (15%) vineyards. We have then simply guided the wine gently through to the bottle with minimal handling. We believe a "hands-off" approach delivers a pure expression of Central Otago to your glass.

Clean fruit and cool nights working together to deliver a bright and floral Pinot this year, very food friendly and very ageable.

7 tonne fermenters, 1 to 4 days initial maceration; fermentation over 1 week with daily plunging followed by post fermentation maceration for another 10-14 days. 10 months in French oak; 30% new. 22% 1 year old and balance in 2/3 yr old oak.

Food Pairing: Roast meats (pork, chicken), hard cheeses, mushrooms and earthy root vegetables. Enjoy with friends over the next 10-15 years.