Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2007
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate
Variety
Pinot Noir
Harvest Date
17-31 March 2007
Brix at Harvest
23-25 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Some clay.
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois and Ant Mackenzie
Winemaking
Four separate blocks within our vineyard were hand picked and gently destemmed into 5 and 3 tonne open ferment tanks. A portion of whole clusters were added before a short period cold soaking. Fermentation started naturally with 'wild' yeasts. After this fermentation the wine was pressed off the skins then aged in oak barrels for 12 months.
Colour
Medium red
Bouquet
Hints of perfume and flowers with rich plummy fruit, and a dark chocolatey background.
Palate
Generous weight, complex and challenging. Fine firm tannins and a supple, velvety finish.
Release Date
April 08
Cellaring
3-5 years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
<2.0 g/L
pH:
3.55
TA:
6.0 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5% v/v
Accolades
