Matured in 30% new puncheons and barriques
then pressed directly to barrel with full solids
this plushly fruited and nicely balanced wine still has the structure to warrant cellaring for another five to seven years plus
The retention of some tropical nuances is remarkable
Fully destemmed and fermented with whole berries
Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir - Museum Pack Matured in 30% new puncheons2020 Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir: Hand picked fruit. Wild yeast fermented with 30% whole bunches in open top vats. On skins for 9 days, mlf and 8 months' maturation in 20% new French oak. Moorabool Valley fruit, even though just bottled when tasted, is in fine form indeed, revealing good depth and concentration. Lifted, fragrant and pure, with the subtlest oak and confident handling. Sweet raspberry, dusty red cherry, musk, bramble and bracken glide