Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Valli, «Previous Vintages» (valliwine.com, hentet 2026-10-19) og tech note (static.spacecrafted.com): 2014 Valli Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir – område: Waitaki Valley; drue: Pinot Noir; alkohol 13.1%; 11 måneder på fad, 35% nye fade. Enkeltmark ifølge producenten: Waitaki Vineyard. Producentens tech note (engelsk): Valli Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir Viticulture Valli Vineyards Ltd (JCCTUPO )XZ 3E Location: Waitaki Valley, North Otago Climate: Maritime influenced /FX ;FBMBOE Clones: UCD 5, Dijon 115 Soils: Limestone based soil spread through river gravels GDD: 926 Rainfall: 530 mm per Annum Vine Age: Planted 2001 Yield: 3.9 Tonnes / Hectare Vine Density: 5,000 / Hectare Trellis System: VSP Winemaking Harvest Date: 16 May 2014 Brix: 22.7 T.A.: 9.3 g/l Whole Bunch: 20% Peak Fermentation Temp: 30°C Cuvaison: 23 Days Oak Percentages: New 35%, One Year 35%, Two Year 30% Coopers Used: Mercurey Time in Barrel: 11 Months Fining: None Filtering: None Alcohol: 13.1% Total Bottles Produced: 4,400 5BTUJOH /PUF An intriguing fragrance of lilac, rose, strawberries, cassis, and Oolong tea with a hint of smoked bacon. The powerful acid core drives the wine and gives energy to the flavours of red fruit, mulberry, and white pepper. The tannins are intricately fine and give great length to the flavors. This is an ethereal wine that will live long in the moment and also endure the test of time.