Satellite Pinot Noir 2008
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate & Outpost
Variety
Pinot Noir
Harvest Date
23 March - 5 April 2008
Brix at Harvest
23 - 25 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Shallow topsoil on hillside slopes over gravel and clay.
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois, Brie Hughes and Kathy-Lee Bird
Winemaking
Four blocks from our own vineyards were fermented with wild yeasts in small open top tanks and hand plunged. All portions were aged in French oak barrels for 10 months before blending and bottling
Colour
Medium red
Bouquet
Forest floor and allspice combine with raspberry fruit aromas and notes of dried herbs.
Palate
A smooth entry leads into a long, soft structure with a fine, chalky finish. Spice, cranberry and red fruit contribute a fresh, fruity character to this wine.
Release Date
March 2009
Cellaring
2-5 years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
<2.0 g/L
pH:
3.50
TA:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5% v/v
