Winery & Vintage Info
The 2022 growing season was one to remember in Central Otago. Conditions were dry and warmer than normal, though some wet weather hit toward the end of the season. Fortunately, the fruit was in fantastic condition and we were able to pick it at optimal ripeness, avoiding any rain dilution of flavour.
This wine was sourced from our 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.
