Pinot Noir 2004

De Trafford, teknisk ark/fact sheet (detrafford.co.za – linket fra detrafford.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2004 De Trafford Pinot Noir; druer: Pinot Noir. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: WINES (PTY) LTD DE TRAFFORD PINOT NOIR 2004 VINEYARD BLOCKS Exclusively from our mountainside vineyard 400m above sea level. 8 yr old vines, clones PN115 & PN777 on R99 rootstock. Vines trained high off the ground with 5 wire vertical trellis to reduce air temperature. Rows 1.5m wide. Vine density 7000 vines/ha. Lightly irrigated on hot days to cool the vineyard and relieve stress. Yield 4 tons/ha. VINTAGE CONDITIONS A cool, late spring followed by a few days of very hot weather in early January that caused some sunburn. The harvest took place in warm, but good conditions producing healthy grapes and a big, robust and full flavoured wine. Harvest date: 13/2/04 @ 25.5° Balling. PRODUCTION Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation started after 4 days cold soak. Fermented up to max. 31ºC. The cap of skins was punched down manually 1 - 4 times a day for 14 days. Wine drained directly into 2 x 225L second fill French oak barrels together with a single pressing from traditional basket press. All our red wines undergo malolactic fermentation in the barrel. Time in barrel 19 months with only a single racking. Bottling date: 6/10/2005. Production: 45 x 12 x 750ml TASTING NOTES Attractive ruby colour. Complex spicy cherry, cranberry and slightly earthy aroma. Interesting sweet/sour texture to the palate highlights the complex spice and fruit flavours. Should harmonize over the next few years - probably best between 2006 and 2012. Should accompany a wide variety of meals from rich seafood to venison casserole. ANALYSIS Alc. 15.28 Sugar 1.8 TA 4.9 VA 0.67 pH 3.92 SO2 29 - 59 Mont Fleur PO Box 495 Stellenbosch 7599 Tel/Fax 021 8801611 info@detrafford.co.za www.detrafford.co.za Reg No:2002/025139/07 Director: D.A. Trafford