Montalto
Pennon Hill Pinot Noir
2018
$30.00
About this winery
Approaching his 12th vintage as Montalto winemaker, Simon Black has a tremendous grounding and recognition for the vineyards that provide the life-blood to the Montalto winery, together with a meticulous understanding of how to vinify and capture the potential of each site. Following his graduation in Oenology from Charles Sturt University in 1996, Black travelled extensively, nationally and internationally, honing his craft. It was inevitable that his love of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir would...
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Production notes
Grapes were de-stemmed into 2T open fermenters followed by a cold maceration period of between 3 and 5 days before the onset of wild fermentation. At the completion of primary fermentation, the grapes were pressed and the wine transferred to French oak barriques and Puncheons (15% new) for natural malo-lactic fermentation. Average skin contact time was 17 days. Barrel maturation was for 9 months
Tasting notes
Divine perfume encompassing red and blue fruits, florals, talc, forest floor and crushed fresh herbs. Supple and delicate red fruits, including cherry, currants and strawberry compote, meld with Asian 5-spice driving the medium-bodied palate. This is a beautifully expressive wine with flow and grace.