SOUTH AFRICA
de Trafford Pinot Noir
2005 Pinot Noir
Viticulture
Vineyard: |
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Soil Type: |
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Vine Age: |
9 years. |
Irrigation: |
Lightly irrigated |
Harvest Date: |
29 January 2006 |
Yield: |
4 t/ha |
Vinification:
Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation started after 4 days cold soak. Fermentation took place for 18 months in 2 x 225 Liter second fill French Oak barrels, together with a single pressing from traditional basket press.
Tasting Notes:
Color: |
Ruby |
Nose: |
Spicy raspberry core on the nose with subtle nuances of herbs; flowers; tobacco and forest floor. |
Palate: |
An elegant, restrained palate with firm, fine tannins and fresh, savoury fruit flavours. |
Other: |
Should accompany a wide variety of meals from delicate meat dishes to wild mushroom pasta. |
Chemical Analysis:
Alc (%): |
13.76 |
RS (g/l): |
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TA (g/l): |
5.5 |
pH: |
3.60 |