Description
Deep purple in colour, aromas of red fruits, plums and spices. Medium bodied, flavours of cherries & plums. Single vineyard production, low cropping 10% new French oak
Awards
93 pts Wine Orbit
Certifications
Low/no sulfur
Sustainable Wine Growing NZ
Alcohol
13.6%
Analytical data
dry
0.0 g/l residual sugar
5.9 g/l acidity
3.7 pH
Vineyard
Single vineyard in the most southern region of New Zealand, sandy/stoney soils. Low average rainfall (350mm / year). Frosts in spring and autumn and occasionally during summer as well
Vine density: 2974/ha
Yield: 3.25 hl/ha
Winemaker
Antony Worch
Harvest Notes
Grapes were harvested over two days, 13th and 24th of April
Viticulture
mainly cane pruned vines, with some areas in spur pruning style. Low cropping, at around 5tons/ha, small bunches with small berries
Vinification
Small amount of whole bunch fermented together with destemmed fruit
Whole cluster fermentation: 10%
Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Maturation
10 months in French oak, 10% new
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
Closure: Screw top