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Paul Conti Medici Ridge Pinot Noir 2008
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"Clear light crimson; good varietal expression with quite strongly spiced plum fruit; tannins spot-on, length good. Value. 90 Points." - James Halliday.
Partial barrel fermentation adds some smoky complexity to the bouquet which also exhibits hints of violets, strawberry, red currant and plum aromas.
This is a medium-bodied Pinot Noir exhibiting layered complexity, soft refined tannins and generous length. The wine was fermented in small open fermenters with five per cent whole bunch fermentation before careful oak maturation in new and seasoned French oak barrels for 9 months. Twenty six per cent is barrel fermented.
Pinot Noir is entirely sourced from the cool valleys surrounding the south west of Manjumup. The gravelly loam soils non-irrigated and organically grown vines produce fruit with flavour and intensity.
Winemakre's comment: We aim to make a pinot that reflects the region and vintage as close as possible. Following hand-harvesting, the fruit is chilled overnight before crushing. Thirty percent of the fruit was not de-stemmed or crushed but added as whole bunches back to the ferment. The fermentation was allowed to commence naturally in small open fermenters where it was hand-plunged daily before basket pressing directly into new and seasoned French oak. This wine was made without any additions apart from a small dose of sulphur dioxide and coarse filtration prior to bottling.
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WBW Rating: 91/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Manjimup, WA |
Winemaker: Paul Conti
Drink now until: 2014
Alc/Vol: 14 %
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