2017 RAW Pinot Noir

A.B.V 13.4% 

R.S. 3 g/l 

T.A. 5.5 g/l

SOURCE Knotty Vines Vineyard – St.David’s 

SERVE 15ଂC-17ଂC

FERMENTATION Ambient in concrete ESTIMATED PEAK 2034-2037 

WINEMAKER’S NOTES The fruit from Knotty Vines Vineyard was in very good condition. We pur- chased concrete tanks specifically for doing whole-cluster fermentation, and this was the first wine we made in that style. After ten days of sitting, we did pump overs twice a day for two weeks. We raised the temperature to 30ଂC for structure during fermentation. After 24 days, we racked off the free-run juice into concrete tanks. The RAW Pinot Noir is only free-run, no pressing. Maturation was 10 months in a concrete Diamonte tank. The wine was fined, but not filtered, and sulphur was only added before bottling.

SOMMELIER’S NOTES The depth and intensity of aromas on this Pinot Noir are captivating. Wild strawberry, cherry, red beets, wild flowers, pepper, and a roasted beef undertone. This is old school, traditional Pinot. The palate is dry, and a lot more confectionary than the nose. There is a fresh acidity, and the tannins are soft and well-integrated already as this was free-run juice. A very exciting example of Pinot Noir. I would love poutine with this, or turkey and stuffing slathered in gravy.