We scooped the last 100 cases of this magnificent '09 and it's selling fast. Made by the amazing Archangel Estate it's rich, fruity, soft and elegant. A really first class mouthful of Central Otago Pinot!
Wine Info
Vintage: 2009
Closure: Screwcap
Grape: Pinot Noir
Country: New Zeland
Region: Central Otago
ABV: 14.0%
Anorak Facts
äó¢ Grape variety and blend : Pinot Noir
äó¢ Alcohol : 14%
äó¢ Residual sugar : -
äó¢ Production quantity : 1000 Dozen
äó¢ Age of vine : 5 äóñ 6 years
äó¢ Soil type : A blend of loess, gravel, schist, mineral quartz
äó¢ Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested
äó¢ Harvest dates : April 16th äóñ April 22nd
äó¢ Length of fermentation : Fruit fully de-stemmed, cold soak for several days prior to warming & fermentation in small open topped fermenters.
äó¢ Steel tank/barrel fermentation : 10 months in French Oak barriques
äó¢ Bottle/cask ageing : 6 month
äó¢ Colour : Ruby Red
äó¢ Bouquet : Vibrant and expressive with notes of cherries, spices & wild flowers. The black notes are soft & tannins supple.