Allan Scott Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005

Allan Scott has been making instrumental progress in Pinot Noir. The aging of our vines and the greater understanding we gain as growers has enabled us to further develop our Pinot Noir style each year. The 2005 Pinot Noir is a quality wine and continues our aim in developing our own distinctive style. The 2005 ripening season ensured top quality fruit at optimum ripeness.

Viticulture

Viticulture plays a huge part in the success of making good Pinot Noir. The best adapted red variety for cool climatic conditions Pinot Noir is particularly suited to the Marlborough region. Two cane pruning, shoot removal, bunch thinning and leaf plucking are just some of the vineyard husbandry techniques to ensure concentrated flavours and desirable sugar levels.

Vinification

Hand picked in the early morning, then crushed into open top fermenters the grapes are subsequently cooled rapidly. After cold soaking for 4-7 days to enhance colour stability the must is then warmed and a mixture of indigenous and cultured yeasts are employed for primary fermentation. During ferment the cap is hand plunged 4 times daily until the “must” reaches dryness. The wine is then left in tank to ‘post macerate’ on its skins. When the desirable flavour profile is reached the wine is pressed off, settled and transferred to a mixture of new and old French oak barriques. These barrels are put through full malolactic fermentation and left to mature and develop for up to 12 months on lees.

Description

This Allan Scott Pinot Noir is a true expression of Pinot Noir with subtle yet textured tannins and well balanced acidity. Blackcurrant, dark doris plums and ripe cherry dominate the flavour profile. The 100% new & used French oak aids structure and lends savoury mushroom characters and smokiness to the wine.

Serving Suggestions

Pinot Noir, like Chardonnay is a very food friendly wine. It is particularly suitable to gamey meats, savoury dishes or can be enjoyed on its own. Best served at room temperature and given a little time to breathe. Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years

Technical Information

• Alcohol: 14%
• Residual Sugar: 3.2g/ltr
• Titratable Acid: 5.2
• p.H: 3.6

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