Mud House Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

The fruit for this wine was sourced from Mud House Claim 431 Vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard’s free draining loam soils over schist gravel make it a natural home for growing outstanding Pinot Noir. The diurnal temperature variation, adds to the structure and fruit concentration of the wine.

The grapes were gently picked, allowing whole berries to remain intact. After a week long cold soak, each parcel was fermented with a combination of wild and cultured yeasts. The batches were plunged daily to extract the vibrant colour, flavour and delicate tannin structure. Parcels were pressed separately and left to age in carefully selected oak. In the spring after completing malolactic fermentation, each parcel was tasted and blended.

The 2021 growing season was mostly good, with conditions conducive to growing stunning Pinot Noir. Mild and settled weather ensured the development of ripe fruit flavours and refreshing acidity. The fruit was picked healthy and packed with gorgeous flavour.