2019 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Cuvée Nina
Robert and Mem Kirby established the Yabby Lake Vineyard in 1998. This Single Vineyard Cuvée is named after their daughter Nina.
The 2019 vintage was fast and furious, characterised by a very warm summer. The wines are quite fine, detailed with intricate acid structures ensuring their longevity.
The 2019 Cuvée Nina is made by the traditional method, spending three years on lees. A wine of great delicacy and finesse. Winemaker: Tom Carson
Winemaker Notes
Hand picked on 22 February from Block 4. This block's soil profile is sandy clay loam with iron shot stone and light medium clay. This wine is made following the Traditional Method. Whole bunch pressed, only the cuvée used (512.5L/t). Primary fermentation in stainless steel before bottling and secondary fermentation in bottle for four years on lees.
Assemblage: 45% 2019 pinot noir, 40% 2019 chardonnay, 15% reserve wine (2018 vintage – 7.5% chardonnay, 7.5% pinot noir). Disgorged: Spring 2023. Dosage: 4.0g/L. Alc 12.5%
Tasting Notes
From the 2019 vintage, this is a wine of great delicacy and finesse. A fine, dry aperitif style, the extended time on lees imparts wonderful complexity and texture. Pure, with incredible line and length, the wine has a poised, lingering finish.