Tasting Notes

Light red-brick in color. The nose is assertive, with aromas of crushed berries, fresh herbs, and violets. The palate opens with firm, front-loaded tannins—initially bold and slightly aggressive—before revealing juicy red fruit, followed by a savory, meaty finish. A vibrant acid line keeps the wine fresh and balanced.

Winemaking

• Hand-picked fruit

• 50:50 Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris, co-fermented (100% whole bunch) for two weeks in sealed vessels

• Juice stomped and pressed to barrel

• Maturation: in barrel

• Indigenous yeast fermentation

• No fining, no filtration

• Bottled January 16, 2015

Vintage Conditions – 2014

A challenging but warm growing season. Cold, wet weather in November reduced fruit set, but conditions improved in summer. January and February saw multiple heatwaves (with several days over 40°C) punctuated by short bursts of rain. Yields were lower than expected, but fruit quality was outstanding.