Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Description

Cherry, Oak, Plum

Bright, ruby red in the glass. Brambly red fruit complemented by a hint of spice on the nose. A lush Pinot Noir with ripe red berries, juicy acidity and supple tannins.

Sourced from Waipara Valley vineyard sites with free draining loam soils over schist gravels.

The fruit was de-stemmed, retaining while berries and cold soaked for five days before allowed to gradually warm, Fermentation started with a range of yeasts and ran for approximately seven days, during which the was plunged three times a day and drained and returned at least once. Some of the ferments were left on skins for an additional two-three weeks before being drained, pressed and settled. Finally the wine went to a selection of barrels and tanks for maturation and MLF.

Food Pairing: Serve at room temperature with lamb tagine.