SOUTH AFRICA
de Trafford Pinot Noir
2003 Pinot Noir
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
Red Hutton. |
| Vine Age: |
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| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
5/2/2003 and 19/2/2003. |
| Yield: |
3 and 5.5 tons/ha. |
Vinification:
Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation started after 3 days cold soak. Fermented up to max. 30ºC. The cap of skins was punched down manually 1 - 4 times a day for 14 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 16 months with only a single racking.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Attractive ruby colour. |
| Nose: |
Complex spicy dark cherry and appealingly earthy aroma. |
| Palate: |
Tight, finely textured palate will unfold great complexity. |
| Other: |
Probably best between 2006 and 2014. Should accompany a wide variety of meals from rich seafood to pan fried beef fillet. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.3 |
| RS (g/l): |
1.5 |
| TA (g/l): |
4.8 |
| pH: |
3.62 |
