
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate
Block
Lodge & 'B' Blocks
Variety
59% Pinot Noir and 41% Chardonnay
Harvest Date
13-15 March 2007
Brix at Harvest
18.7 - 21.0 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Complex and well-drained stony loams
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird
Winemaking
After hand-picking, the free run juice was fermented and aged in old oak for 1 year before bottling. Secondary fermentation in the bottle and lees contact for at least 18 months before disgorgement.
Colour
Strawberry blonde
Bouquet
Classic Pinot Noir aromas of strawberry, with apples and a hint of fresh bread.
Palate
Elegant and dry. A fine mousse complements the crisp and delicate structure.
Release Date
November 2009
Cellaring
1-4 years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
3.0 g/L
pH:
3.14
TA:
7.3 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5% v/v
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