2022 Crittenden Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir
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This wine walks the middle ground between being fruit driven and more complex and structured. Each of the contributing clones, 114, 115 and MV6; bring a unique character to the wine. Ideal ripening conditions and minimal yields have also contributed a level of complexity and a bright ruby red colour which further enhance the length and ageability of the wine. The texture is rich and structured with soft tannins and a good acid finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir
Acid
5.85 g/L
pH
3.36
Fermentation
100% Malolactic
Residual Sugar
Dry
Wine Profile
Production Notes
2020 was a year punctuated by both the hardship and generosity that nature can provide.
While bushfires ravaged parts of Australia – including many viticultural regions - we were
extremely fortunate not to be directly affected and even avoided the impact of lingering
smoke which can occasionally impart an unpleasant taint in finished wines. On the bright
side the season’s naturally low yields and ideal late ripening conditions have resulted in some
exemplary wines which will undoubtedly stand the test of time.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were hand harvested and immediately destemmed to small open fermenters
without crushing. The must (juice, pulp, skins and seeds) were statically cooled to around
9 degrees Celsius and a protective CO2 layer was maintained to enable a “cold soak”
for four days prior to the commencement of the ferment. Each individual fermenter was
allowed to gradually warm to ambient temperature, where the natural (wild yeast) ferment
could commence. The ferment temperature was allowed to reach 32 degrees Celsius
and the wine was pressed off skins at dryness to a mixture of new, two and three-year-old French oak barrels for 9 months. The malolactic ferment occurred naturally and was
complete by late winter.
Food Pairing Notes
Roast beetroot and goats cheese salad, grilled quail, Peking duck
pancakes.