2023 Red Claw Pinot Noir
The 2023 season brough 'La Nina' weather conditions for the third year in a row. It was a cool and late ripening vintage with low yields and superby quality.
This Red Claw Pinot Noir is bright, juicy and beautifully silky. Crafted following the same principles that guide our Single Vineyard wines.
Winemaker Notes
Handpicked between 14 - 30 March, with each parcel handled separately in the winery. Hand sorted and carefully destemmed with 10% whole bunches, each parcel went into traditional open fermenters. The wine underwent three days of cold soaking to ensure even and thorough extraction. Batches were on skins for 5-7 days, after which time they were transferred into French oak (500L puncheons) for 10 months, the blend was then assembled and bottled in December 2023. A blend of pinot noir clones MV6, G5V15, 115, 667, ABEL, D4V2, and 114. (Alc 13%)
Tasting Notes
Characteristic perfumed, fragrant aromas highlighted by cherry and red fruits, complemented by a touch of spice and underlying French oak. The long, silky palate has lovely elegance and delicacy, a plush, velvety texture and a finely poised finish.