Hihi Gizzy Red 2009
An easy drinking medium bodied red wine made from pinotage (62%), malbec (16%), tempranillo (12%), merlot (5%) and dolcetto (5%)
Winemaker:
Andrew Nimmo
Region: Gisborne
Variety:
Red Blend
Producer: Hihi Wines
Chronology
Harvest Date:
April 09
Bottling Date:
11 October 10
Release Date:
January 11
Wine Notes
Winemaker Notes:
Pinotage, Malbec, Tempranillo, Merlot and Dolcetto were all fermented separately in open top stainless vats. The wines were then put into 3-4 year old barrels for 12 months. The blend was then established to provide a light easy drinking wine, designed for everday drinking.
Viticulture Notes:
Pinotage was harvested from Ian Smith's block in Ormond. Malbec, Tempranillo, Dolcetto were harvested from Andrew Nimmo's vineyard in Bond Road. Merlot was harvested from Richard McIntyre's vineyard in Manutuke. All clean ripe fruit in an excellent year for reds in Gisborne.
Technical Details
Alcohol:
13.9 %
Total Acidity:
6.4
ph:
3.73
Consuming
Cellaring:
2-3 years