Shannon Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir 2017

100% Pinot Noir

Technical Notes The Pinot Noir bunches are chilled to 3°C before being sorted on a conveyor and de-stemmed. Berries are then hand sorted, before cold maceration ensues for 3 to 6 days at 8°C. Slower fermenting cultured yeasts are used for some of the fermentations while ± 80% of the blend is naturally/wild fermented. Fermentation temperatures vary between 26 – 30°C, depending on the nature of the sites. After pressing, the wine is racked and left to complete its malolactic fermentation and maturation in oak barriques.

Styling Considerable emphasis is placed on vineyard site selection and identification, within the variations of three basic components of the soil: clay, sand, and stone. These are expressed in a range of flavours from vibrant raspberry, strawberry, currant and cherry. Each parcel is vinified and matured separately to enhance its individuality, before combining in the final blend. We respect the power and elegance delivered in this beautiful expression of a balanced bright red to darker berried flavour spectrum, delivered by the final blend of 70% older Dijon clones PN 113 & 115 to the 30% newer Dijon clone PN 667, in our Shannon “Rockview Ridge” Pinot Noir.

Maturation 100% matured in barriques (228L) for approximately 12 months using a blend of 3 Burgundian cooperages. The oak used is of a tighter grain and medium toasted.  New oak – 20%, 2nd fill – 40%, 3rd fill – 40%.

Characteristics Considerable emphasis is placed on the selection and identification of vineyards within the variations of the three basic components of the soil: clay, sand and stone. These are expressed in a variety of flavors from deep raspberry, strawberry, currant and cherry. The fruit from each part of the vineyard is processed and matured separately to enhance its distinctiveness before the final combination is made. We respect the power and elegance that gives this wonderful expression of a balanced spectrum of flavors from bright red to dark berries, which in our Shannon “Rockview Ridge” Pinot Noir is created by the final mixing of 70% older Dijon PN 113 clones and 115 to 30% newer Dijon PN clones. 667.

Wine Analyses
Alcohol: 14.0 %
Acidity: 6.0 g/1
pH: 3.35
Residual sugar: 2.1 g/1