Pacha Mama Pinot Noir 2017

Winemakers Comments

This wine is made with fruit grown on some spectacular vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley, comprising predominantly MV6 clone, with some 777 and a small parcel of 114 and 115. We use minimal additives or fining and aim to let the fruit shine through rather than clobbering all over it with heavy oak use or commercial winemaking techniques.

Grapes/Blend

100% Pinot Noir

pH

3.49

Acid (g/L)

5.91

Sugar (g/L)

0.36

Vinification

Hand picked and destemmed gently to avoid extracting bitter tannins, this fruit was cold soaked for 3-5 days, followed by fermentation in small open fermenters. The wine was then pressed to barrel for secondary ferment and maturation.

Maturation

10 months in 20% new French oak and the balance in 2-5 year old French oak barriques.

Appearance

Bright crimson.

Aroma

Bright cherries and broody brambly fruits backed by more complex savoury notes of shitake mushrooms and forest floor.

Palate

Supple and smooth, pretty and varietal. This wine is loaded with juicy red fruits and sour cherries supported by well integrated oak tannins, balanced acidity and an earthy spice on the finish.

Food Matching

Porchetta filled with loads of herbs and spices served alongside freshly baked rosemary focaccia.