11.2% abv! we love that in our Pinots, especially from the new world.
very precise and savory, cranberry, black pepper, eucalyptus, red currant, forest floor, herbs and smoke, very fine and elegant tannins atop vibrant acidity, great with a chill
we just featured the sparkling version of this in our wine club (also Pinot Noir from the same small vineyard)
soil is Grey loam topsoil over grey/yellow clay
Clone - MV6
artwork by Bella Johansson
from producer:
Light-medium bodied, well-structured, brightly scented Pinot Noir. Piquant red fruit, wild herbs and fragrant earthy spices. Clarity and detail, and humming with intensity. The Nine One Six vineyard’s distinct micro-climate delivers balanced, complete Pinot Noir at only 11.2% abv.
region Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
varietal: Pinot Noir
style: light red
farming/cellar: organic, 100% Pinot Noir handpicked. A combination of fermentation treatments including whole bunch, whole berry and carbonic maceration, each fermented via ambient yeast. Pressed to 5-7 year-old 500L puncheons for 7 month elevage on lees before blending and bottling without fining or filtration. minimal so2
pairing: tuna,
