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The 2004 is a fine and concentrated wine with finesse. Warm blackberry and cherry flavours combine with a delightful fresh earthy character. It is reminiscent of the trophy winning 2002 vintage with its generous and full bodied structure together with fine silky tannins. The wine is fined with organic, free range egg whites and lightly filtered to retain lively fruit flavours and depth. Tartrate crystals may be present in bottle. Decanting is recommended.

“Dark flavours on impact has a dash of blackboy fruit and beetroot. Firm, mildly earthy, with a touch of spice. Mid palate is deep, close textured and weighty, with some herbal notes and sturdy tannic structure. Finishes long, slightly tough, but impressively persistent. Good wine, big and brave”.
Keith Stewart, Sommnet website, 2006

Sensory Notes

Colour: Bright garnet and ruby tones

Aroma: Blackberry and cherry with a fresh earthy character

Palate: Generous, filling texture with fine tannins and persistent fruit

Awards

Top Gold Medal, Hong Kong Winpac 2007

Technical Notes

Fermentation: Whole berry fermentation in open top tanks and hand plunged. 100% Malo-lactic fermentation in oak barrels

Maturation: 11 months maturation in French oak barriques

Variety: Pinot Noir 100%

Alcohol: 14.5%

Total acidity: 5.40g/l

pH: 3.59

Residual sugar: <1g/l

Harvest dates: 5 April to 23 April 2004

Bottling dates: 22 July 2005, under screw cap

Cellaring Potential

This wine is ready to enjoy now. Maturity is expected between late 2007 to mid 2009

Food Suggestions

A perfect match with New Zealand lamb, or rich, wild-game dishes