2021 Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 750ml

The vines which have grown this wine have been our pride and joy since being planted in 1999. The spacing of 1.5m * 1m (6,600 vines/ha) is approaching the planting densities used in Burgundy from where the inspiration for this wine originates. The season was warm and drier than normal for this block. It has created fruit harvested in brilliant condition giving ripe flavours and soft tannins. Fermented in wooden French cuvees, hand plunged and aged in 50% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was bottled without fining or filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and balance.