An early ripening clone of Pinot Noir that was hand harvested in September and October from our own small parcel and Martin’s Lane vineyard in Essex. A dry and hot Summer provided small bunches with more tannin and flavour concentration than usual. 50% semi-carbonic maceration using a fruit-forward yeast strain and 50% crushed fruit using a classic Burgundian yeast.
TASTING NOTES
Silky smooth and fruity on the palate with integrated tannins leaving a textured finish. The wine has not been cold stabilised and might throw a small crystalline deposit. This is harmless and demonstrates its minimal handling
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
50 % semi-carbonic maceration (whole bunch fermentation)
50 % crushed fruit fermentation
6 months ageing in neutral oak (3rd and 4th fill)
100 % malolactic fermentation
Minimal filtration
No fining agents have been used so the wine is vegan friendly gluten free
Alcohol: 12 %
Residual sugar: <0.5 g/L
Titratable acidity: 6.8 g/L