Family Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir, Trentham Estate
Tasmania Pinot Noir is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Semi translucent bright red colour with a light purple hue. Fragrant ripe cherry and strawberry scents mingle with forest floor characters and a subtle meatiness. The palate is adorned by fresh red fruits infused with fresh herbs and underlying spice. Bright acidity and finely grained tannins complement a savoury, medium-length finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.0 %
pH
3.43
ACIDITY
5.5 g/L
ORIGIN
Australia
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Tasmania
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vinification details
Harvested during the cool early morning temperatures, the grapes were destemmed without delay, except for a small percentage of whole bunches which were added directly to the fermentation vessels. The fruit was allowed to soak at cool temperatures for 5-7 days before wild fermentation commenced, then inoculated with cultured yeast and fermented at between 25-30°C in stainless vessels. The wine was gently pressed off skins prior to full malolactic fermentation. Bottled under screw cap to preserve aromatics and fruit expression.
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Family Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir, Trentham Estate
Tasmania Pinot Noir is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Light bright red with cherry, spice and harmonious French oak. Varietal flavours of red fruits and strawberry cream show an ideal balance with softness and poise. A silky, quality Pinot Noir with a smooth texture and supple fine tannins.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.5 %
pH
3.49
ACIDITY
6.2 g/L
ORIGIN
Australia
WINEMAKER
Anthony Murphy
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TIME IN OAK
14 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Tasmania
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
The 2015 Tasmanian wine vintage will be a much sought after one, based on high quality and not much of it! The vineyard produced clean fruit at low to moderate Baume with high natural acidity, exhibiting excellent varietal characteristics.
Vinification details
Grapes were de-stemmed and crushed before cold soaking for three days. Fermentation followed in open vats for seven days before pressing into French oak for maturation. After 14 months of maturation the wine was blended and bottled.
Awards
Halliday Australian Wine Companion: 93 pts
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That Anthony Murphy magic is on full display here: first, finding the grapes; second, handling them with such skill; and third, managing to sell the wine at this price.
Halliday Australian Wine CompanionFamily Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir, Trentham Estate
Tasmania Pinot Noir is part of Trentham Estate's carefully-selected Family Reserve Range that aims to epitomise the best the region has to offer.
Light bright red with cherry, spice and harmonious French oak. Varietal flavours of red fruits and strawberry cream show an ideal balance with softness and poise. A silky, quality Pinot Noir with a smooth texture and supple fine tannins.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.0 g/L
pH
3.52
ACIDITY
5.5 g/L
ORIGIN
Australia
WINEMAKER
Anthony Murphy
VARIETY
Pinot Noir
HARVEST DATE
April 2013
TIME IN OAK
14 months
SULPHUR
Total: 106 Free: 37
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Screw top
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Tasmania
Vintage conditions
2013 was dryer and slightly warmer than average in Northern Tasmania, these conditions produced fruit of excellent quality with great flavour and colour.
Vinification details
Harvested on 14th April 2013 at 13.2° Baume, the grapes were de-stemmed and crushed before cold soaking for 3 days. Fermentation followed in open vats for 7 days before pressing into French oak for maturation. After 14 months of maturation the wine was blended and bottled.
Awards
Halliday Australian Wine Companion: 95 pts
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