2021 Melba Block Pinot Noir

$50.00

Additional information

Region

Yarra Valley

Vintage

2021

Vineyard

Melba Block

TASTING NOTES

Comprising of 3 different clones, our Melba Block Pinot is traditional of the Yarra Valley Floor. Opening with bright red cherries and wild strawberries, there is elegance and supported by a long and memorable finish.

WINEMAKING

100% handpicked on 03 March 2021. Crush & de-stemmed in barriques with 20% whole bunch. Hand bottled by gravity, without fining or filtration on 15th December 2022.

Melba Block

Situated at 150m above sea level, planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba block vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested. Clones – 114, 115, MV6

Alcohol

N/A

Additional Notes

48 dozen produced. Vegan Friendly

pH

3.42%

Titratable Acidity

5.85%
Steels Gate Home Block Vineyard
Situated at 230m above sea level was planted in the late 1970’s on an undulating slope on friable grey loam soils. Completely non irrigated and hand nurtured, surrounded by National Park. The vines are cared for by hand and the grapes carefully hand picked at the perfect harvest time. This 6+ acres comprises of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.
Steels Gate Melba Block Vineyard
Situated at 150m above sea level was planted in the early 1980s. Similar to the Homeblock, the Melba vines are all cared for by hand, 100% cane pruned to ensure best quality fruit is grown and hand harvested.
Nagambie Vineyard
Nagambie Vineyard is a partnership with a family estate located in the picturesque Nagambie region. Still cool climate, this region produces lovely medium bodies reds and some lovely Rieslings and other similar white varieties.
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