Vicarage Lane Pinot Noir

Fruit: The grapes were hand and machine harvested from a stoney, riverbed vineyard in the Waipara district of Canterbury in April 2023.

Winemaking: The grapes were fermented in small vats with hand plunging, minimal handling at the winery. Oak treatment, the tank was treated with French oak staves and French oak chips.

Bottled: December 2023
Released: February 2024

Wine Analysis:
Total Alcohol 12.9%v/v
Titratable Acid 5.1 g/L
Total Sugar 1.07 g/L

Tasting Notes: This fruit-driven Pinot Noir is focussed and concentrated, showing a deep red colour, with purple hues and aromas of fresh cherry, blueberries and raspberries, and a hint of spice. With a palate of soft tannins, good structure and touch of oak, it has pure Pinot Noir fruit flavours. Ideal for drinking now or will cellar well for drinking over the next 5 years.

Food Matches: Serve a bit cooler than room temperature on its own, or match with roasted chicken and roast vegetables, or with flavoursome fish such as tuna or salmon, or with red meats, especially game, served with a mushroom sauce. Excellent at Christmas time with the ham!