Click for larger image | Vintage: 2004
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Area: Hawkes Bay
Winemaker: Paddy Preston and Tim Preston
Alcohol %: 14 Tasting Note: Made from densley planted low-yeilding vines in Mills Reef's Mere Road Vineyard, in the heart of the Gimblett Gravels district. The vines are planted at the river end of the vineyard taking advantage of cooler temperatures suited to this variety.
The fruit was hand-picked at ideal ripeness and fermented in open-top tanks with regular hand plunging to ensure optimum flavour and tannin extraction. Aging followed in French Oak Barriques for nine months with regular lees stirring.
This stylish Pinot Noir has substantial body with layers of rich cherry, plum and spice flavours. Matured in French Oak Barriques, it is fragrant and complex, with a smooth, lasting finish. Already delicious, it has the power and structure to reward cellaring. |