The 2022 4 Clones Pinot Noir displays a lovely garnet colour and offers a complex bouquet that speaks to clonal diversity. Bright red fruit notes of wild strawberry and cranberry blend seamlessly with deeper spiced cherry, subtle damp earth (sous-bois), and a delicate perfume of rose petal and black tea. It is medium-bodied with a beautiful tension between vibrancy and silkiness on the palate. The core is pure, focused red fruit, underpinned by nuanced savory and spicy elements. The tannins are fine-grained and delicate, making the wine immediately charming, while the focused acidity provides a long, energetic finish. This is an elegant and finely detailed Pinot Noir, making it highly food-versatile.
WINEMAKING
The complexity of this wine is derived from four distinct clones, hand-picked on 10th March 2022. The fruit was 100% destemmed and underwent an inoculated fermentation with a 12-day ferment before pressing. The wine was transferred to French barriques for 11 months of maturation.
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.
Alcohol
13.5%
Additional Notes
Production: 32 dozen
Processing: 100% Destemmed
Maturation: 11 months in Neutral French Oak
Malic Acid: 0.09 g/l
GLU/FRU: < 0.05 g/l
Vegan Friendly: Yes
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.
