SOUTH AFRICA
de Trafford Pinot Noir
2001 Pinot Noir
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Mountain side. |
| Soil Type: |
Red Hutton. |
| Vine Age: |
18 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
9 to 17 February 2001. |
| Yield: |
5.5 and 3-4. |
Vinification:
Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation started after 3 days cold soak. Fermented up to max. 31ºC. The cap of skins was punched down manually 2 - 4 times a day for 13 days. Wine drained directly into 5 x 225L barrels together with single pressing from traditional basket press. 1 New French oak, other 4 second fill.
All our red wines undergo malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Time in barrel 14 months with only a single racking.
Production: 109 cases.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Attractive medium deep ruby color. |
| Nose: |
Complex spicy dark cherry and appealingly earthy aroma. |
| Palate: |
Tight, closed, finely textured palate will unfold great complexity hinted at in the nose. Probably best between 2004 and 2010. |
| Other: |
Good Pinot always accompanies a wide variety of meals from rich seafood to pan fried beef fillet. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.7 |
| RS (g/l): |
2.1 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.1 |
| pH: |
3.41 |
