David Finlayson Pinot Noir 2012

A fresh, modern, New World style with a nod to the complexity of Burgundy. This Pinot Noir shows ripe, fresh raspberry, strawberry and vanilla notes on the nose. The palate has a touch of minerality and earthiness layered below the fresh, clean fruit.

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variety : Pinot Noir [ 100% Pinot Noir ]

winery : Edgebaston Vineyard I David Finlayson Wines

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.82 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l ta : 6.2 g/l va : 0.72 g/l so2 : 85 mg/l fso2 : 25 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas Wine Awards 2013 - Silver

ageing : The wine shows wonderful, youthful drinkability with the potential to age well for 3 - 5 years.

in the vineyard : Appellation: W.O. Coastal Region (Stellenbosch / Tulbagh)
Soil Type: Various from sandy gravel to shale

about the harvest: Harvest Date: February and Mid-March 2012

in the cellar : Sourced from 3 vineyards, one within 5 km of the Indian Ocean, one in Stellenbosch and one high in the Tulbagh mountains, the bunches were hand sorted and de-stemmed. Fermentation in 3000 litre tanks. 2 pump-overs per day. 2 weeks maceration on skins. Maturation period ,

Wood Elevation
10 months in 300 litre barrels.
40 % New French Oak – Nevers , Allier ; Medium Toasted
60% 2nd Fill French Oak – Medium Toast

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