PICCADILLY VALLEY - ADELAIDE HILLS
The Wine
An incredibly steep vineyard nestled among the gum trees, 2019 saw extremely low yields with just half a tonne of fruit delivered to our winery.
Red berry and strawberry aromas with lifted sweet spice and savoury smoky notes. A tight and focused mid palate, with nutmeg spice, will benefit from a little air to open.
Ready to drink at release or cellar for up to 2-5 years.
Suggested serving temperature 16-17C.
Alcohol: 14.5% alc/vol
Sugar/GF: Dry
RRP: $39
Released: 3rd March 2021
The Winemaking
Harvested 21st March 2019 and hand-made at CRFT Carey Gully winery.
100% Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir, hand-picked.
Cold soaked prior to wild fermentation in an open-top tank, 25% whole bunch, gentle hand plunge only, then pressed to barrel once dry for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
Matured for 8 months in 100% French oak, 70% new oak.
Bottled December 2019. 34 dozen produced. Vegan friendly.
The Vineyard
The fruit was grown & organically farmed (uncertified) by Mark & Andrie Whisson.
The vineyard is owned by the Budenberg family.
Elevation: 540 meters
Aspect: East facing
Planted: 1995
Clones: Majority 114 & 115, 1 row MV6
Map: -34.97274,138.744384
Soil: Clay loam and shale with a mix ironstone, blue stone and quartz.