Meadowbank Pinot Noir 2018

Meadowbank Pinot Noir 2018 vintage is a medium red, purple colour. The nose is clean and fragrant with aromas of whole bunch spiced strawberries. The palate follows from the nose with fruit characteristics, with stern tannin increased by bright, natural acid. There were 3 picks for this wine from the 1987 planted Pinot Noir Block over the course of two weeks. 1st pick for freshness, second and third for body and whole cluster inclusion.The third pick is fermented with 50% Whole Bunches. Natural yeast, 12-14 days on skins, delestage early, pigeage late then pressed off whilst still fermenting to French Oak barriques, ~ 10% new only. Natural MLF, matured on lees for 9 months, racked and bottled with no fining and minimal sulphur. The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Pinot Noir Country – Australia Region – Derwent Valley, Tasmania Vintage – 2018 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13%