Hihi Pinot Noir/Pinotage 2009
A medium bodied wine with good complexity. Cherries, raspberries and strawberries combine with cocoa and vanilla. A wine for the food enthusiast.
Winemaker:
Colin Birkhead/Andrew Nimmo
Region: Gisborne
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Producer: Hihi Wines
Chronology
Harvest Date:
April 09
Bottling Date:
12 November 09
Release Date:
January 10
Wine Notes
Winemaker Notes:
Pinot Noir grapes were cold soaked for 3 days, followed by fermentation at room temperature. Following ferment the wine was kept on skins for 7 days. The Pinot Noir was then matured in old oak barrels with oak staves added.
Prior to bottling approx 20% of Pinotage was added to complete the palate.
Prior to bottling approx 20% of Pinotage was added to complete the palate.
Viticulture Notes:
Pinot Noir grapes were harvested in April from Riversun's budwood block in Manutuke in excellent condition.
Technical Details
Alcohol:
13.6 %
Residual Sugar:
2
Total Acidity:
6.4
ph:
3.73
Consuming
Cellaring:
3 years