Hihi Pinotage 2007
Earthy autumnal aromas lead to a smooth palate of sweet vanilla, blackberries and raspberries. This wine is well structured with firm tannins that will develop over the next 5 years.
Winemaker:
Andrew Nimmo
Region: Gisborne
Variety:
Other Reds
Producer: Hihi Wines
Chronology
Harvest Date:
April 2007
Bottling Date:
28 February 2008
Release Date:
October 2008
Wine Notes
Winemaker Notes:
Fermented in open top stainless steel vats using Burgundy yeast for about 7 days with 4 days of post ferment maceration. This wine was matured for 10 months in 3-4 year old oak barrels with American oak cubes added to provide additional new oak characters. A small amount of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc was added to increase complexity and complete the palate.
Viticulture Notes:
2007 was an exceptional year for Pinotage in Gisborne. Pinotage grapes for this wine were hand picked from the Parklands vineyard in Patatahi area of Gisborne. The grapes were harvested at 25.6 Brix in excellent condition.
Technical Details
Alcohol:
13.9 %
Residual Sugar:
2.2
Total Acidity:
6.6
ph:
3.66
Brix:
25.6 °
Consuming
Cellaring:
Upto 5 years
Food Match:
An ideal wine to accompany antipastos, risottos and tapas.
