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Whalehaven Pinot Noir 2009

Rich medium bodied wine with dark garnet and purple hints. Aromas of prunes and light tobacco on the nose, followed by seductive flavours of blackberries on the palate. Impressive finish.

variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]

winery : Whalehaven Wines

winemaker : Reino Thiart

wine of origin : Elgin

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 4.2 g/l pH : 3.30 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

in the cellar : crushed and cold macerated for 2 days prior to fermentation. Fermentation temperatures were between 22 and 26°C. Malo Lactic fermentation took place in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French oak barrels. Thereafter the wine was matured in 50% New French oak for 12 months, after which it was lightly filtered and bottled.

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