Petit Clos Pinot Noir 2013

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Petit Clos, translated from French to mean ‘small enclosed vineyard’, captures the vibrancy of our estate. Petit Clos wines come from our younger vines, from a mixture of soil types.

VITICULTURE

In the French tradition, our entire vineyard is high densely planted. This forces the vines compete with one another, resulting in highly concentrated grapes. The younger Pinot vines on our estate are situated on 3 different soil types. All our Pinot Noir is hand-picked in the cool, early mornings to retain fruit integrity.

WINEMAKING

This wine was fermented in stainless steel open tops and then aged in large (7,500 l) French oak vats for 11 months. Aging in large oak vats, instead of smaller barrels, gives the great wine balance with subtle oak which enriches structure while retaining aromatic intensity.

Climate: Dry maritime with warm sunny days and cool nights

Soil: Greywacke river stone, Broadbridge & Wither clays

Planting density: High at 5050 vines/ha

Yield: 8t/ha

Clones: 5,10/5, 115 & Able

Rootstock: 3309, Paulsen & Schwarzmann

Vine age: 3–5 year old vines

Ageing potential: 3-4 years from vintage

Wine match: Stuffed pork fillet with tapenade or sensation with sausages on the barbecue

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TASTING

Floral notes of dried rose petal show on the nose with bright red fruit and slight savoury aromas. The wine is fresh and delicate in the mouth with juicy supple tannins, flavours of cherry, cranberry and a light touch spice.