2021 Spy Valley Pinot Noir

Aroma

Hints of black cherry with an overlay of plum and allspice

Palate

Layers of red fruits with hints of vanillin oak creating a finely balanced and long finish.

Winemaking

Our selected estate vineyard blocks were kept separate until final blending. The grape bunches are mostly destemmed and all fermented in open vats. After gentle plunging during fermentation to extract colour and flavour the wine was pressed off skins and matured for 11 months prior to blending.

Vintage

Harvest 2021 was one out of the box – a winemaker’s dream. Impeccable weather throughout the ripening period led to beautiful disease-free fruit and, combined with warm days and cool nights the resulting flavours and acidity are well balanced. Cooler weather during flowering and a couple of visits from “Jack Frost” led to smaller bunches and lighter crops. 

Alcohol

13.5%

Suitable for vegans/vegetarians.