Trophy Hong Kong International Wines & Spirits Competition 2011. Cuisine top 10 & 5 stars!!! Gold Medal San Francisco International Wine Challenge 2011 Winemaker, Carol Bunn Harvest Dates: 20th–28th April 2009, all handpicked Clones, 115, 777, 667, 6 & 5 Brix at Harvest: 25
- 25.5 Wine Titratable Acidity: 6 gm/litre Wine p H: 3.59 Alcohol 14.5% 5-10% whole bunch fermentation The grapes were cold soaked for 5 to 7 days Hand plunged 3 times a day at peak of fermentation. 100% French oak for 11 months, 40 % new Malolactic fermentation in barrel Medium grade filter & no fining Bottled 14th April 2010 Accolades Trophy Hong Kong International Wines & Spirits Competition 2011, best wine with Peking duck Gold Medal San Francisco International Wine Challenge 2011 Gold Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2011 Cuisine top 10 & 5 stars!!! Dish Magazine top 10 5 Stars 93/100 Bob Campbell Geoff Kelly 18+/20 Silver Medal Decanter Wine Awards 2011 & 2012 Silver Medal London International Wine Challenge 2011 & 2012 Silver Medal London International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 Silver Medal Bragato Wine Awards 2010, 2011 Pure Bronze Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2010 Bronze Medal Royal Easter Show 2011 4 Stars Winestate Canterbury/ Oago Tasting John Hawkesby Canvas, “A perfect example of an outstanding Central Otago pinot that delivers astonishing value for your money.” Tasting Notes Ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking & maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex & powerful wine, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries & Black Doris plums, a rich & silky smooth palate with fine grainy tannins to match the fruit. Excellent value, drinking fantastically well now & will develop & cellar for several years.