Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2009
Tasting Notes
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Vineyards
Johnson Estate, Outpost
Variety
Pinot Noir
Harvest Date
25 March to 15 April 2009
Brix at Harvest
23.7-26.6 °Brix
Viticulturalist
Adam McCone
Soils
Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Gravel and clay under loess on hillside slopes
Winemakers
Paul Bourgeois, Rebekah Wineberg and Kathy-Lee Bird
Winemaking
Seven separate blocks from our own vineyards were hand picked and fermented in 5 and 3 tonne open vats. Fermentation started naturally with 'wild' yeasts, after which the wine was pressed off the skins and aged in oak barrles for 10 months.
Colour
Ruby
Bouquet
Sweet cherry and red fruits are underlined by fragrant notes of incense, mocha and lavender
Palate
Fresh fruit supports a crisp and crunch texture, with a long firm finish. Just a touch of the usual licorice note from our vineyard.
Release Date
March 2010
Cellaring
3-5 Years
Analysis
Residual Sugar:
<2.0 g/L
pH:
3.55
TA:
6.0 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5% v/v
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